Morning Meteorologist

Forum Communications Company • Bismarck, ND

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Dakota News Live, the CBS affiliate in Bismarck, North Dakota, is seeking an engaging and motivated Morning Meteorologist to join its morning news team. The role helps set the tone for the morning by keeping viewers informed, prepared, and engaged. The meteorologist explains how weather affects commutes, schools, outdoor activities, agriculture, and daily life across the region, delivering forecasts that are informative, accessible, and engaging while maintaining accuracy and credibility.

The position works closely with the morning news team, contributes to newscasts and digital platforms, and works with the company’s ABC station in Bismarck to provide timely weather updates when conditions change. A degree in meteorology or atmospheric science is preferred. 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 the position. The expected compensation is $50,000–$60,000, based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate computer systems used for making and displaying weather graphics.
• Ability to work well with others under pressure and with strict deadlines.
• In-depth knowledge of forecasting.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States and able to work for Dakota News Live without employment restrictions that would prevent accepting the position.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in meteorology or atmospheric science is preferred.
• Energy, personality, creativity, and a conversational style for on-air forecasts.
• Strong communication skills and sound forecasting skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver morning weather forecasts and help set the tone for the morning newscast.
• Explain how weather will affect commutes, schools, outdoor activities, agriculture, and daily life across the region.
• Work closely with the morning news team and contribute to the overall newscast.
• Contribute to digital platforms.
• Work with the ABC station in Bismarck to provide timely weather updates and keep viewers informed when conditions change.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus and performance bonuses.
• Commitment to work/life balance.
• Opportunities for advancement and promotion from within.
• Opportunities to develop an on-air personality and expand digital presence.
• Clothing allowance for on-air employees.
• Generous paid time off plan.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Optional critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
• Retirement benefits with company match.
• Paid volunteer hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level