METEOROLOGIST/MMJ - KMOV

FOX Carolina News • Maryland Heights, MO

14d • Onsite

About The Position

KMOV is hiring a Meteorologist/MMJ to join the First Alert Weather team in St. Louis. The station operates First Alert 4 and ABC 32, with weather coverage across linear television and streaming. The role focuses on forecasting and communicating Midwest weather, including severe storms, tornadoes, ice, snow, and summer heat, while contributing weather-related reporting and MMJ storytelling. The meteorologist will work with experienced colleagues in a growing newsroom and contribute to the First Alert Weather brand and the development of ABC 32 programming.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience forecasting weather on-air, ideally on both linear television and streaming platforms.
• Deep understanding of Midwest weather dynamics, or demonstrated ability to learn them quickly.
• Strong on-air presence and calm, clear communication during breaking or severe weather.
• Willingness to work as an MMJ, including shooting, writing, and editing weather-related stories.
• Flexible schedule, as weather work does not keep regular 9-to-5 hours.
• Active use of Facebook, X, and Instagram to inform and engage viewers.
• Positive attitude and ability to contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with WSI Max.

Responsibilities

• Forecast weather for linear television and streaming platforms.
• Execute and represent the First Alert Weather brand.
• Cover changing Midwest weather conditions, including severe storms, tornadoes, ice, snow, and summer heat.
• Communicate confidently on-air and on streaming during active weather and severe-weather coverage.
• Shoot, write, and edit weather-related stories as an MMJ.
• Create timely, accurate, useful weather content and engage viewers on social platforms.
• Collaborate with meteorologists, producers, anchors, and the digital team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed