Morning Meteorologist
About The Position
Dakota News Live, the CBS affiliate in Bismarck, North Dakota, is looking for an engaging and motivated Morning Show Meteorologist to join our growing newsroom and become an important part of our morning news team. As our Morning Show Meteorologist, you'll do more than deliver a forecast. You'll help set the tone for the morning, keeping viewers informed, prepared and engaged as they get ready for the day ahead. You'll explain how the weather will affect commutes, schools, outdoor activities, agriculture and daily life across the region. We're looking for someone who can make weather informative, accessible and fun to watch while maintaining accuracy and credibility. You'll work closely with the morning news team, contribute to the overall newscast including working on our digital platforms, and working with our ABC station in Bismarck, to provide timely weather updates and help viewers stay informed when conditions change. The ideal candidate brings energy, personality and strong communication skills to the screen. Strong meteorological knowledge and sound forecasting skills are essential. A degree in meteorology or atmospheric science is preferred. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team committed to providing local news, weather and sports to Western North Dakota. If you're passionate about weather, enjoy connecting with people and want to help viewers start their day informed and prepared, we want to hear from you. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and able to work for Dakota News Live without employment restrictions that would prevent them from accepting this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology or related field.
- Exceptional writing, communication and organizational skills.
- In-depth knowledge of forecasting.
- Legally eligible to work in the United States without employment restrictions.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in meteorology or atmospheric science is preferred.
- Ability to develop on-air personality and expand digital presence.
Responsibilities
- Deliver forecasts with personality, creativity, and a conversational style.
- Explain how weather will affect commutes, schools, outdoor activities, agriculture, and daily life.
- Make weather informative, accessible, and fun to watch while maintaining accuracy and credibility.
- Work closely with the morning news team.
- Contribute to the overall newscast and digital platforms.
- Provide timely weather updates and help viewers stay informed when conditions change.
- Operate computer systems used for making and displaying weather graphics.
- Work well with others, under pressure, and with strict deadlines.
- Multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Performance bonuses
- Work/life balance
- Opportunities for advancement and promotion from within
- Clothing allowance for on-air employees
- Generous PTO plan
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- 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
- Paid volunteer hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
