Weekend Meteorologist

This is a Full Time Job

WLWT News 5 has an opening for a Weekend Meteorologist to join our Most Accurate Weather Team. We are looking for a meteorologist who knows science but can tell a relatable weather story. The successful candidate must have a passion for severe weather and the ability to sustain superior continuous coverage for long periods of time on all platforms. We want a team player who can help with every aspect of meteorology, from forecasting to preparing graphics to reporting in the field. The ideal candidate embraces new technology and is willing to explore new ways to present the 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. This candidate should also value community involvement, including speaking at schools and other community functions. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities
• Give viewers and users the weather with accurate, compelling, and understandable forecasts
• Provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events
• Be able to simultaneously provide content on TV, for our radio partners, and on our digital and social platforms
• Utilize all the technology and tools available to us, to tell an intriguing weather story
• Will be deployed regularly in the field during weather events
• Summarize facts and clearly communicate content for broadcast and digital that connect with viewers and users
• Participate in promotional activities including public appearances
• Always convey a positive brand image for the station in the community and on all platforms
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
• Write web and social stories about the weather
• Interact with viewers and users on social media sites
• Flexibility to work any shift when necessary
• In-person attendance is required

Requirements
• Professional or schooling on-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverage
• In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting
• Experience with extended coverage of Tropical Storms/Hurricanes preferred
• Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation
• Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high-powered radar data
• Proficient in using The Weather Company and Baron graphics and technology
• Experience with common television weather systems
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent forecasting and on-air skills
• Ability to tell a compelling weather story
• Ability to do live field reporting on weather and other related topics
• NWA and CBM seals are a plus
• Related military experience will be considered