Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Multimedia Meteorologist in Gainesville

Overview

Join the Nation's Most Innovative Weather Broadcasting Team! The University of Florida's College of Journalism and Communications is seeking a dynamic Multimedia Meteorologist to join our weather team. This role contributes to live and produced severe weather coverage across every public television and radio station in Florida and South Carolina, covering extreme severe weather and environmental conditions. You will connect with a broad, multi-market and multi-state audience, bringing clarity and urgency to weather reporting across broadcast, digital, and social media.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present daily forecast products for radio, TV, digital, social, and mobile platforms.
• Deliver compelling weather content across a diverse media portfolio, including WRUF-AM/FM/TV, WUFT-TV/FM, the Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN) and affiliated social media platforms and partner networks.
• Provide content on all platforms, interpreting weather data, reports, maps, and models to create reliable forecasts.
• Mentor UF students through the Meteorologists-In-Training Program and immersive experiences.
• Proficiency in using Baron graphics (or other technology) is required.

Why University of Florida?

At UF, you’ll enjoy competitive salaries, generous benefits, tuition assistance, and opportunities for career growth. You’ll work in a state-of-the-art Storm Center and contribute to a mission-driven team that leads the nation in emergency weather.

About UF and Related Units

The University of Florida is ranked as the No. 1 public university by The Wall Street Journal and is Florida’s land-grant institution. UF is a member of the Association of American Universities and is categorized in the Carnegie top tier of research universities. UF serves a diverse student body and communities with a wide range of cultural and recreational opportunities.

About The College Of Journalism And Communications (CJC): CJC is one of the largest programs in the country with more than 2,500 students, offering study in advertising, journalism, public relations, and media production and management. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications and emphasizes real-world immersion venues and centers focused on STEM translational communication, public interest communications, and more. Learn more at jou.ufl.edu.

Special Instructions To Applicants

• Please submit a resume, cover letter, and a list of three references. The search panel may request additional information later.
• If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply, call (352) 392-4621 or the Florida Relay System at (800) 955-8771 (TDD).
• For questions, contact Tim Miller, University of Florida Chief Meteorologist, at tmiller6@ufl.edu.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Baron graphics systems or related weather computer programs.
• Understanding of how weather information and public safety information is shared via social media, digital, and web channels.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in journalism/communications with strong meteorology knowledge.
• Two years of broadcasting experience and science/environmental reporting.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to think creatively.
• National Weather Association (NWA) or American Meteorological Society (AMS) Seals.

Application Details

• Special Instructions: Submit resume, cover letter, and three references. Further information may be requested by the search panel.
• Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) on the posting end date.
• To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/536914.

Our Commitment: The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. UF is subject to Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If disability accommodation is needed, call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

Health Assessment Required: No

Applications Close: 16 September 2025

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