On-Air Meteorologist: Severe Weather & Digital Forecasts

Fort Myers Broadcasting Co; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA

Company-paid life insurance and EAP

PTO and company-paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

WINK News in Southwest Florida seeks a Meteorologist to deliver accurate forecasts with a personable, engaging on-air presence. You will present weathercasts on TV and radio and produce forecasts for digital platforms.

Join a dynamic weather team, participate in live coverage during severe weather, and engage with the community through outreach and events. Training provided for tropical weather expertise.

Qualifications

• AMS member; CBM or CBM-eligible preferred.
• Strong on‑air communication and storytelling skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Tropical weather experience is a plus (training provided).
• Refined interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate professionally across departments.
• 2–3 years of professional broadcast meteorology experience preferred.
• Proven ability to cover severe weather and breaking weather events on‑air.
• Experience with tropical forecasting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Present weathercasts on TV and radio
• Produce forecasts and weather content for digital and social platforms
• Provide live coverage during severe weather events
• Participate in community appearances and outreach

Skills

AMS member

CBM or CBM-eligible

On-air communication

Deadline-driven environment

Tropical weather experience

Interpersonal skills

Broadcast meteorology experience

Severe weather coverage

Tropical forecasting

Job description

WINK News in Southwest Florida seeks a Meteorologist to deliver accurate forecasts with a personable, engaging on-air presence. You will present weathercasts on TV and radio and produce forecasts for digital platforms.

Join a dynamic weather team, participate in live coverage during severe weather, and engage with the community through outreach and events. Training provided for tropical weather expertise.