Meteorologist - WSB TV

Cox Media Group•Atlanta, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

WSB-TV in Atlanta is seeking a Meteorologist to join Severe Weather Team 2. The role focuses on forecasting across the Atlanta area’s four seasons, with particular emphasis on severe weather. The Meteorologist will deliver breaking weather coverage with a clear, authoritative on-air presence and communicate forecasts across multiple newscasts and platforms. The successful candidate will contribute to daily editorial meetings and turn stories, develop visually compelling graphics and presentations, and create weather explainers and enterprise content. The position also includes digital and social publishing, collaboration with newsroom leadership, and representing the station at community events. This is an on-site, in-station role in the WSB-TV Newsroom. Flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays, and participation in an on-call rotation are required. Applicants should submit a resume, a demo reel link that includes breaking weather coverage, and examples of digital or social content. Cox Media Group is an industry-leading media company whose businesses include television, radio, streaming, and digital platforms, providing local and national journalism and entertainment content.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science.
3–5 years of on-air broadcast meteorology experience; experience in a major or competitive mid-major market is preferred.
Proven experience covering severe weather and extended storm events.
Strong working knowledge of The Weather Company system.
Excellent live presentation, ad-libbing, and storytelling skills.
Demonstrated digital-first approach, including social media and app engagement.
Flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays, is required.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Active AMS Seal of Approval; CBM or CDM preferred.
On-air broadcast meteorology experience in a major or competitive mid-major market.

Responsibilities

Deliver clear, accurate, and engaging forecasts across multiple newscasts.
Provide confident, in-depth coverage during severe and breaking weather events.
Contribute to storm tracking and team coverage during high-impact weather.
Create and publish timely, compelling content for digital, app, streaming, and social platforms.
Produce weather explainers and enterprise content that enhances viewer understanding.
Use The Weather Company and Baron Lynx weather systems to build visually compelling graphics and presentations.
Collaborate with newsroom leadership to integrate weather coverage across all platforms.
Contribute to daily editorial meetings and turn stories.
Represent the station at community events and public appearances.
Participate in an on-call rotation.