Weekend Morning Weather Anchor & Storm Coverage

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

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.