Meteorologist

Fort Myers Broadcasting Co • Fort Myers, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

WINK News—Southwest Florida’s News Leader—is seeking a Meteorologist who delivers accurate forecasts with a personable, engaging on-air presence. This is a full-time, weekday evening position.

Southwest Florida is a dynamic weather market—frequent lightning, tropical systems, and occasional winter cold events—offering a great opportunity to grow within a strong, supportive weather team.
Interested candidates should submit a reel and resume.
Please no phone calls or emails regarding this position.
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Southwest Florida is often praised as being one of the healthiest and happiest places in the world with miles of white-sand beaches and a dynamic community. Broadcast Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are a drug-free and smoke-free environment.

Requirements

• AMS member; CBM or CBM-eligible preferred
• Strong on-air communication and storytelling skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Tropical weather experience is a plus (training provided)
• Refined interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate professionally across departments
• 3+ years of professional broadcast meteorology experience preferred
• Proven ability to cover severe weather and breaking weather events on-air
• Experience with tropical forecasting preferred
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, including live broadcasts
• Ability to work at a computer using weather and graphics systems
• Clear verbal communication for on-air and field reporting
• Ability to operate broadcast equipment (cameras, microphones, teleprompters)
• Ability to lift/carry up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment
• Availability for weekday evening schedule and extended hours during severe weather
• Local travel as needed
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Responsibilities

• Present weathercasts on TV and radio
• Produce forecasts and weather content for digital and social platforms
• Provide live coverage during severe weather events
• Participate in community appearances and outreach

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA (effective 1st of the month after 30 days; subject to plan terms)
• Company-paid life insurance and EAP; voluntary short-term disability
• PTO (accrual-based) and company-paid holidays
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

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