Weekend Meteorologist Reporter

American Meteorological Society; Pensacola (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

WEAR in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter to deliver the weekend forecast on air and across our digital platforms.

You will forecast, produce and present weather casts, issue warnings and graphics, report live during weather events, and contribute weather stories for health and consumer coverage three days a week. The role requires strong storytelling, accurate forecasting, and the ability to engage viewers with clear visuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Two years' experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, produce and present clear and concise weather casts that tell a story and connect with viewers.
• Issue warnings, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events.
• Utilize social media during severe weather and write weather stories.
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station.
• Pitch story ideas and develop contacts related to weather, health, and consumer items 3 days a week.
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations.

Skills

Storytelling

Live shots experience

Forecasting knowledge

Strong writing skills

Multitasking and deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field

Job description

WEAR is looking for a Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter to present the weather forecast for the weekend news and report on weather, health, consumer related items 3 days a week. As our Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter you are responsible for the content of the weather cast on-air and on our digital platforms.

The main day to day responsibilities of the role will include...

• Forecasting, Producing and Presenting clear and concise weather casts, which tell a story and connect with viewers
• Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events
• Utilize social media during severe weather, as well as write weather stories
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station
• Pitching story ideas, developing contacts and reporting on weather, health, consumer related items 3 days a week.
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

• Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories, we value visual and compelling storytelling
• Ability to demonstrate experience with active and visual live shots
• In Depth Knowledge of forecasting
• Sharp news judgement and exceptional writing skills
• Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Two years' experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

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