Weekend Meteorologist

WPEC in West Palm Beach, FL is looking for a Weekend PM Meteorologist to present the weather forecast for the weekend news and 3 days a week. As our Weekend PM Meteorologist you will be responsible for weather content on-air and across our digital/social platforms.

The main day to day responsibilities of the role will include...

Forecasting, Producing and Presenting clear and concise weather casts, which tell a story and connect with viewers
Issue warnings and alerts in a timely fashion, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events
Utilize social media during severe weather, as well as crafting weather content for cbs12.com
Make public appearances on behalf of the station
Craft eye-catching and informative graphics that can be utilized across all our storytelling platforms
Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

Ability to tell a compelling weather story and quickly and clearly relay emergency information in a calm but urgent manner
In-depth knowledge of forecasting, with a good understanding of Hurricane science
Sharp news judgement and exceptional writing skills
Ability to create eye-catching and informative 2D and 3D graphics
Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks
Positive personality that connects with viewers and colleagues
Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Two years' experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred