Meteorologist
About The Position
WICD/WCCU/WICS in Champaign, Illinois, is seeking a full-time Meteorologist to prepare and broadcast nightly weather forecasts for FOX Illinois newscasts and collaborate with other Meteorologists on coverage for Newschannel 20. The Meteorologist will bring energy and creativity to weekday evening newscasts and provide daily content for digital and social media platforms. The role works with the News Director and producers to shape weather graphics and segments and present information that helps the community plan for the day and stay safe during severe weather. Responsibilities include forecasting, producing, and presenting weathercasts; communicating weather stories clearly and engagingly; issuing warnings and alerts; creating graphics and maps; reporting live during weather events; using social media during severe weather; writing weather stories; making public appearances; pitching story ideas; developing contacts; and coordinating relevant weather coverage with producers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
- Include a link to an online demo reel when applying online.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of experience in weather presentation and reporting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and broadcast nightly forecasts for FOX Illinois newscasts.
- Work with other Meteorologists to provide coverage on Newschannel 20.
- Provide daily digital and social media content.
- Work with the News Director and producers to determine the format of weather graphics and segments and how to present useful weather information to the community.
- Forecast, produce, and present clear and concise weathercasts.
- Tell weather stories that connect with viewers.
- Issue warnings and alerts.
- Produce weather graphics and maps.
- Report live during weather events.
- Use social media during severe weather.
- Write weather stories.
- Make public appearances on behalf of the station.
- Pitch story ideas and develop contacts.
- Work with producers to determine relevant weather content for breaking and everyday situations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
