Weekend Morning Meteorologist
About The Position
WDAY is seeking a full-time meteorologist to lead weather coverage during weekend morning newscasts, with opportunities to fill in on other newscasts during the week. The position also creates and delivers forecasts for the StormTracker Weather App and the station’s digital platforms. Coverage includes changing Upper Midwest conditions such as tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, blizzards, flooding, and extreme cold across North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota. The meteorologist will work with WDAY’s StormTracker team, which uses The Weather Company’s Max system, including Max Reality, to deliver weather coverage across platforms.
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.
Responsibilities
- Prepare daily forecast information.
- Forecast, produce, and present clear, concise weathercasts that tell a story and connect with viewers.
- Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events.
- Create and deliver forecasts for the StormTracker Weather App and digital platforms.
- Update websites and social media pages with weather information and maintain a social media presence.
- Work with producers to determine relevant weather content during severe weather.
- Participate in public speaking events on behalf of the company.
- Work varying shifts to cover severe weather events and perform under stressful situations.
- Maintain prompt and reliable attendance.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Clothing allowance for on-air employees.
- Monthly cell phone assistance.
- Hair and makeup allowance for on-air employees.
- On-site employee workout room.
- Generous PTO and holiday benefits, with up to 23 paid days off in the first year.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Paid maternity and parental leave.
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
- Optional critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
- Paid volunteer hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
