MMJ/PRODUCER - WIS-TV

FOX Carolina News • Columbia, SC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

WIS News 10 is seeking an energetic, digitally savvy Weekend Meteorologist to join its First Alert Weather team in Columbia, South Carolina. The role calls for a dynamic communicator who combines scientific expertise with a digital-first approach, communicates effectively on linear broadcast, and creates weather content for digital, streaming, and social platforms. The meteorologist will build accurate, actionable forecasts for Columbia and the South Carolina Midlands; explain complex weather information through engaging content and visuals; and provide calm, authoritative coverage during severe weather. This is a weekend evening position.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of on-air and digital broadcast meteorology experience.
• Demonstrated ability to create engaging video content for digital, OTT, and social platforms, such as YouTube, TikTok/Reels, and Facebook Live.
• Hands-on proficiency with WSI MAX.
• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science.
• Ability to handle live, wall-to-wall severe-weather coverage with composure and precision.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, and breaking or severe-weather shifts as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and an insurable, clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• AMS or CBM/NWA seal preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver weather content across linear broadcast, OTT/streaming platforms, mobile apps, and social channels.
• Create digital weather content, including quick-turn social videos, live digital updates, and interactive radar breakdowns, to grow audience loyalty and engagement.
• Analyze meteorological data and model guidance to build accurate, actionable forecasts for Columbia and the South Carolina Midlands.
• Track severe weather and deliver timely, life-saving coverage across on-air and digital streams during breaking weather.
• Deliver digital-only shows and discussions, including science-related stories and in-depth interviews on streaming platforms and podcasts.
• Design clear, visually compelling graphics using the WSI MAX ecosystem to explain meteorological concepts.
• Collaborate with the Chief Meteorologist, digital content producers, and newsroom leadership on multiplatform weather coverage.
• Report live from the field during significant weather events.
• Work weekend evenings and be available for weekends, holidays, and breaking or severe-weather shifts as needed.

What This Job Offers

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