Meteorologist

Fort Myers Broadcasting Co • Fort Myers, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

WINK News—Southwest Florida’s News Leader—is seeking a Meteorologist to deliver accurate forecasts with a personable, engaging on-air presence. The role presents weathercasts on television and radio, produces weather forecasts and content for digital and social platforms, provides live coverage during severe weather events, and participates in community appearances and outreach.

Southwest Florida is a dynamic weather market with frequent lightning, tropical systems, and occasional winter cold events. The position offers an opportunity to grow within a strong, supportive weather team. Tropical weather training is provided.

Requirements

• AMS membership.
• Strong on-air communication and storytelling skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Refined interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate professionally across departments.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods, including during 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, including cameras, microphones, and teleprompters.
• Ability to lift and 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 extended hours during severe weather.
• Local travel as needed.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• CBM certification or eligibility for CBM certification.
• Two to three years of professional broadcast meteorology experience.
• Tropical weather experience; training is provided.
• Experience with tropical forecasting.

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.
• Cover severe weather and breaking weather events on-air.

Benefits

• Health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and HSA, effective the first of the month after 30 days and subject to plan terms.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Voluntary short-term disability.
• Accrual-based PTO.
• Company-paid holidays.
• 401(k).

What This Job Offers

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