Video Meteorologist - Daily, Clear Weather & Safety Updates

The Dallas Morning News; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dallas Morning News in Dallas–Fort Worth seeks a bold, video‑first meteorologist to lead daily forecasts for the DFW area and explain complex weather concepts to a broad audience. You will produce daily videos for social platforms, develop engaging weather storytelling, and collaborate with reporters across the newsroom.

You will help plan coverage for major events, build weather graphics, and contribute to newsletters and live updates while evolving the brand of local weather reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in meteorology or related field.
• Minimum of two years on a forecasting team.
• Based in Dallas–Fort Worth or willing to move to the region.
• Strong video presence and ability to craft video stories.
• Ability to explain complex weather clearly as a voice of authority during severe events.
• Experience communicating complex weather events to the public.
• Experience writing in Area Forecast Discussion style.
• Judgment to shift plans for public safety during severe weather.
• Ability to publish across channels including social media, newsletters and news stories.
• Willingness to build relationships with NWS meteorologists.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle.
• Background in journalism, blogging or scientific writing.
• Weekend and evening work may be required.
• AMS certification is a plus.
• NWS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare forecasts from meteorological data gathered by satellites, forecast models and radar.
• Produce daily videos for social media that include forecasting, explainers, utility information and reader interaction
• Report on breaking weather news as it happens.
• Provide context around major weather events by explaining what happened to readers with next‑day stories or videos.
• Be an ambassador for The Dallas Morning News as it expands its weather forecasting and reporting effort.
• Collaborate with the team to develop weather graphics, maps, tools and charts.
• Provide support, consultation and expertise to newsroom reporters, editors and leadership during major weather events and on complex weather and climate stories.

Skills

Forecasting

Video storytelling

Public safety communication

Collaborating with NWS

High-pressure communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in meteorology or related field

Tools

Forecasting models

Radar and satellite data systems

Job description

The Dallas Morning News in Dallas–Fort Worth seeks a bold, video‑first meteorologist to lead daily forecasts for the DFW area and explain complex weather concepts to a broad audience. You will produce daily videos for social platforms, develop engaging weather storytelling, and collaborate with reporters across the newsroom.

You will help plan coverage for major events, build weather graphics, and contribute to newsletters and live updates while evolving the brand of local weather reporting.