Meteorologist (W/End) - Wmtv

Gray Media • Madison, WI

15d

About The Position

WMTV is seeking a Weekend Evening Meteorologist to join its award-winning 15 News and First Alert Weather team. The role focuses on delivering accurate, safety-oriented forecasts and leading the First Alert Weather brand across television, streaming, web, and social platforms. The usual schedule is Wednesday through Sunday, with weekend evening broadcasts. The meteorologist may also cover The Morning Show when the Chief Meteorologist is off or evening shows when the PM Meteorologist is off. The position includes live field reporting and public appearances representing WMTV in Madison, Wisconsin.

Requirements

• Degree in Meteorology or near completion.
• Clear, relatable communication skills, including the ability to explain complex topics in accessible forecasts.
• Team-player attitude and ability to work as a self-starter in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Deep understanding of the rapidly changing weather of the upper Midwest.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and work alternate hours for breaking weather.
• Digital-first mindset and comfort creating social reels and streaming updates as well as presenting television weather segments.
• Ability to create high-quality, engaging weather-related graphics.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with The Weather Company Max Systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate forecasts that support viewers’ safety and planning in routine and severe weather.
• Create streaming weather updates and vertical social videos.
• Assist with or lead continuous severe-weather coverage during Wisconsin spring and summer, communicating with urgency and calm reassurance.
• Use The Weather Company Max graphics to present complex weather data clearly and visually.
• Collaborate with the news team to integrate weather coverage across newscasts, the web, and social media.
• Work the regular Wednesday-through-Sunday schedule and cover morning or evening shows as needed.
• Represent WMTV through live field reporting and public appearances.
• Create high-quality, weather-specific or related graphics to help tell weather stories beyond standard maps.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time