Meteorologist

Forum Communications Company • Bismarck, ND

1d • $50,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Dakota News Live, the CBS affiliate in Bismarck, North Dakota, is looking for a talented and motivated Evening Meteorologist to join their team. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, authoritative, and engaging forecasts, monitoring weather systems, analyzing forecast models, and communicating potential severe-weather threats to viewers across Western North Dakota. The meteorologist will play a key role in weather coverage, especially during severe weather and major winter storms, and will also contribute to digital platforms and work with their ABC station to provide timely weather updates. The ideal candidate will take ownership of the forecast, communicate with confidence, and be a trusted source of weather information, capable of explaining complex weather information clearly, working effectively in a fast-paced newsroom, and remaining calm and accurate during high-pressure situations. This is an opportunity to join a team committed to providing local news, weather, and sports to Western North Dakota.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology or related field.
• Exceptional writing, communication and organizational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of forecasting.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Able to work for Dakota News Live without employment restrictions that would prevent them from accepting this position.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in meteorology or atmospheric science is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, authoritative, and engaging forecasts.
• Monitor developing weather systems.
• Analyze forecast models.
• Communicate potential severe-weather threats.
• Explain what changing conditions mean for viewers.
• Play an important role in weather coverage, particularly during severe weather and major winter storms.
• Contribute to digital platforms.
• Provide timely weather updates and help viewers stay informed when conditions change.
• Operate computer systems used for making and displaying weather graphics.
• Work well with others, under pressure and with strict deadlines.
• Multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision packages
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Retirement benefits with company match
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level