METEOROLOGIST - WLBT

FOX Carolina News • Jackson, MS

8h • Onsite

About The Position

WLBT is seeking a passionate Meteorologist to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled forecaster to deliver accurate, engaging, and impactful weather coverage across various platforms including broadcast, digital, and social media. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to providing viewers with reliable information, particularly during severe weather events, and possess the ability to connect with audiences across multiple channels.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or a related field required.
• Strong forecasting skills and the ability to explain complex weather information in a clear and engaging way.
• Experience with weather systems, radar technology, graphics platforms, and forecasting tools.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended coverage during severe weather.

Nice To Haves

• On-air weather presentation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver accurate daily weather forecasts for television, digital, and social media platforms.
• Provide clear, urgent, and reliable coverage during severe weather and other impactful weather events.
• Monitor weather models, radar, and data sources to track changing conditions and communicate updates quickly.
• Use graphics, storytelling, and live reporting to make weather information easy for audiences to understand.
• Create weather-related content for the station website, app, CTV platforms, and social media channels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees