Meteorologist

Forum Communications Company • Bismarck, ND

26d • 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 involves delivering accurate and engaging forecasts, monitoring weather systems, analyzing forecast models, and communicating potential severe-weather threats to viewers. 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 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 clearly in a fast-paced newsroom environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology or related field.
• Exceptional writing, communication and organizational skills.
• Able to operate computer systems used for making and displaying weather graphics.
• Able to work well with others, under pressure and with strict deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of forecasting.
• Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States and able to work without employment restrictions.

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 and explain changing conditions to viewers.
• Play an important role in weather coverage, particularly during severe weather and major winter storms.
• Contribute to digital platforms.
• Work with the ABC station in Bismarck to provide timely weather updates.
• Explain complex weather information clearly.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Remain calm and accurate during high-pressure situations.

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