Meteorologist

WDSU has an opening for a high energy, highly skilled meteorologist. We are looking for a meteorologist who knows the science, but can tell a relatable weather story. Our next meteorologist will be an accurate forecaster, keep our viewers and employees safe, convey appropriate tone, summarize complicated information, and stay cool under pressure.

Job Responsibilities:

• Get our viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts.

• Will provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events

• Will be able to simultaneously provide content on TV, for our radio partners, and on our digital platforms.

• Will utilize all the technology and tools available to us, to tell an intriguing weather story

• Will be deployed in the field during weather events

• Gather information

• Summarize fact and clearly communicate content for broadcast                             

Experience Requirements:

·  Previous on-air experience required.

Qualifications Requirements:

·  In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting.

·   Proven on-air experience in handling breaking news and severe weather coverage

·   Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation

·   Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high powered radar data

·   Proficient in using WSI and Baron graphics and technology 

• Excellent forecasting and on-air skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to tell a compelling weather story

• Ability to use common television weather systems.

• Radar experience preferred

• Ability to do live field reporting on weather and other topics. 

Education:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology or related field 
• CBM and/or AMS seal preferred
• Military training and experience will be considered