Weekend Morning Meteorologist

Forum Communications Company; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clothing allowance

Monthly cell phone assistance

Hair and makeup allowance

On-site workout room

PTO and holidays up to 23 days in year

Job summary

WDAY, a Forum Communications Company station in the Fargo, ND-Moorhead area, seeks a full-time meteorologist to lead weekend weather coverage and forecast for the StormTracker app and digital platforms.

You will deliver forecasts, participate in public speaking events, and update web content while adapting to severe weather and shifting schedules across North Dakota and surrounding regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology or related field.
• Exceptional writing, communication and organizational skills.
• Able to operate computer systems used for making and displaying weather graphics.
• Able to multitask under deadlines and work well with others.
• In-depth knowledge of forecasting and weather analysis.
• Flexible hours and shifts to cover weather events.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily forecast information and present weathercasts.
• Update websites and social media with weather information.
• Cover varying shifts to respond to severe weather events.
• Issue warnings/alerts and produce graphics during storms.
• Maintain a social media presence and collaborate with producers.

Skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Forecasting knowledge

Multitasking

Deadline management

Teamwork

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Tools

Weather graphics software

Max system (The Weather Company)

Job description

Description

WDAY, the number #1 station located in the Fargo, ND-Moorhead, MN metro area, broadcasts across the entire state of North Dakota, Western Minnesota, and Eastern South Dakota. WDAY is an award-winning station, taking home multiple Emmy awards as well as regional and national Edward R Murrow awards in recent years. They produce more live, local sports coverage than anyone in the region, and are the proud home of North Dakota State University Athletics and North Dakota High School Activities State Tournaments. WDAY is part of Forum Communications Company, a 5th-generation family-owned media company, and produces over 40 hours of local news, weather, and sports content each week, making them the most watched news station in the state of North Dakota and Western Minnesota.

Job Summary

This full-time position will lead our weather coverage during our weekend morning newscasts, with opportunities to fill in on other newscasts throughout the week. You’ll also create and deliver forecasts for the StormTracker Weather App and our growing lineup of digital platforms.

Essential Functions

• Prepare daily forecast information.
• Participate in public speaking events on behalf of the company.
• Update websites and social media pages with weather information.
• Be able to work varying shifts to cover severe weather events.
• Be able to perform under stressful situations when covering severe weather.
• Forecast, produce and present clear and concise weathercasts which tell a story and connect with viewers.
• Issue warnings and alerts, producing graphics and maps and reporting live during weather events.
• Maintain a social media presence.
• Work with producers daily to determine relevant weather content during severe weather.
• Maintain prompt and reliable attendance.

Non-Essential Duties and Functions

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

In the Upper Midwest, no two forecasts are alike. From tornadoes and severe thunderstorms to blizzards,

flooding and extreme cold, you’ll cover it all across North Dakota, Minnesota and South Dakota. We’re looking

for a meteorologist who enjoys tracking storms for every season, communicates with confidence and wants to

be part of a team dedicated to keeping viewers informed when weather matters most.

Our StormTracker team uses The Weather Company’s Max system, including Max Reality, giving you the

tools to deliver engaging, informative and visually compelling weather coverage across all platforms.

What WDAY Offers

• A collaborative weather team with a strong mix of experienced meteorologists and emerging talent.
• Clothing allowance for on-air employees.
• Monthly cell phone assistance.
• Hair and makeup allowance for on-air employees.
• On-site employee workout room.
• Generous PTO and holiday benefits, with up to 23 paid days off in your first year.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, plus a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology or related field.
• Exceptional writing, communication and organizational skills.
• Able to operate computer systems used for making and displaying weather graphics.
• Able to work well with others, under pressure and with strict deadlines.
• In Depth knowledge of forecasting.
• Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts.

Expected compensation for this role is between $38,000 - $42,000, based on qualifications and experience.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Forum Communications Company is a family-owned media and technology leader with more than a century of delivering trusted, quality journalism and innovative business solutions. Storytelling is at the heart of who we are, but today, we’re so much more than a newspaper. As one of the Upper Midwest’s leading media organizations, we’re driving the future across print and digital news, sports streaming, technology, broadcasting, commercial printing, and full-service agency advertising.

Forum Communications Company offers the following to all Full-Time and 32-Hour Benefited employees:

• Health, dental, and vision packages
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Retirement benefits with company match
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. FCC currently does not offer employer sponsorship.