Meteorologist

Meteorologist

Job Summary

Join Spectrum News and play a critical role in delivering timely, accurate, and engaging weather forecasts to local communities. This role emphasizes clarity in communication and scientific accuracy to help audiences stay informed and prepared. Working in a dynamic and fast paced environment, you will contribute to impactful storytelling across digital and television platforms.

Responsibilities

• Create and present weathercasts that are easy to understand and scientifically sound.
• Interpret meteorological data using advanced forecasting tools and communicate findings across various platforms.
• Engage in storytelling that connects weather patterns with community impact.
• Participate in field reporting to capture important local weather stories.
• Monitor and respond to breaking weather news with urgency and professionalism.
• Collaborate with newsroom staff to ensure seamless integration of weather content into broader news coverage.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience: At least 2 years of experience forecasting and presenting weathercasts, with working knowledge of TV weather graphics systems.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in synoptic meteorology, radar, and tropical weather systems.
• Skills: Strong multitasking and deadline management abilities, with a proactive approach to breaking news.
• Abilities: Capable of engaging the community and traveling for news coverage; able to work various shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Preferred: National Weather Association (NWA) or AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) seal; knowledge of newsroom and editing software.

Benefits

• Opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the community by providing life-saving weather information.
• Supportive team environment that fosters professional growth and networking.
• Dynamic industry growth that allows internal mobility and skill development.
• Comprehensive total rewards package, including health benefits, retirement plans, and wellness programs.

Salary

The base pay for this position generally ranges from $20.00 to $33.85 per hour. Actual compensation is based on several factors including experience, qualifications.

About SPECTRUM:

Spectrum News is a division of Charter Communications, delivering hyper local and regional news content through over 30 networks across the United States. With a commitment to unbiased, Spectrum News informs communities via television broadcasts, the Spectrum News app, and connected TV. Operating in 41 states and serving over 31 million customers, Charter Communications employs over 95,000 people.