Morning Meteorologist

Hearst•Oklahoma City, OK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

KOCO-TV, the Hearst Television ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City, is seeking a high-energy, highly skilled meteorologist to join its First Alert Weather Team. The meteorologist will combine knowledge of weather science with relatable storytelling in a major weather market. The role requires accurate forecasting, clear and compelling communication, an appropriate tone of urgency and authority during severe weather, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. The position reports to the News Director. The meteorologist will deliver weather content across television, radio partner, and digital platforms; create science-based news content during the week; and may be deployed in the field during weather events. In-person attendance is required.

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting.
Proven on-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverage.
Dynamic and authoritative on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation.
Knowledge of interpreting and translating high-powered radar data.
Excellent forecasting and on-air skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to tell a compelling weather story.
Ability to do live field reporting on weather and other topics.
Previous on-air experience required.
Related military experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience with WSI and Baron graphics and technology.
Radar experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or a related field.
CBM and/or AMS seal.

Responsibilities

Give viewers accurate, compelling, understandable weather forecasts.
Provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events.
Simultaneously provide content on television, for radio partners, and on digital platforms.
Produce science-based news content during the week.
Use available technology and tools to tell an intriguing weather story.
Potentially work in the field during weather events.
Gather information.
Summarize facts and clearly communicate content for broadcast.
Attend work in person.