We are seeking a talented and dynamic Digital Meteorologist to join our innovative weather team. As a Digital Meteorologist you will be responsible for producing accurate and engaging weather content for multiple platforms. Were looking for someone to write and produce weather stories for our dominate website and app. Shooting and editing videos to tell these stories will be a big part of the job. This person will also produce weather content for a new streaming channel. This could include live interviews in a video podcast style environment. Youll be working with a team of six other meteorologists who create content for our broadcast and digital platforms. If you are passionate about weather storytelling and connecting with viewers in a digital environment we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
- Forecast Production:
- Develop analyze and deliver accurate weather forecasts.
- Prepare and write engaging weather stories in an easytounderstand manner.
- Update forecasts and provide breaking weather news across all digital platforms including website streaming service and social media.
- Live Streaming and OnAir Presentations:
- Provide live weather reports for streaming platforms offering onthespot updates severe weather alerts and detailed explanations of changing weather conditions.
- Ability to adlib seamlessly during live streams engaging with audiences while delivering critical weather information in an informative yet conversational tone.
- Host and participate in weatherrelated discussions interviews and Q&A sessions with viewers as necessary.
- Content Creation for Digital Platforms:
- Write clear concise and accurate weather stories for the website and social media.
- Work with the editorial team to create multimedia weather content (such as video segments infographics or interactive maps) for a variety of digital platforms.
- Maintain an understanding of digital trends and audience preferences to ensure content is timely and relevant.
- Collaboration and Innovation:
- Collaborate with meteorologists digital producers and content teams to ensure accurate and engaging weather coverage.
- Provide input on strategies to improve weather content on digital platforms and expand audience engagement.
- Stay updated on the latest meteorological techniques tools and trends to enhance forecasting capabilities.
Qualifications:
- Education: A Bachelors degree in Meteorology Atmospheric Science or a related field.
- Experience: Prior experience in meteorology with a strong background in creating digital weather content. Previous experience in onair or live streaming roles is a plus.
- Skills:
- Strong proficiency in weather forecasting with the ability to interpret and explain complex data.
- Excellent adlibbing and live presentation skills with an ability to engage an audience and maintain composure under pressure.
- Proficient in digital content creation including writing video production and social media.
- Experience with weatherrelated software/tools (such as radar satellite imagery weather models).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fastpaced environment.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
If youre ready to make a real impact in the world of digital weather reporting and storytelling we encourage you to apply and join our forwardthinking team!