Position Duties & Responsibilities 

Forecasting & On-Air Presentation 

• Produce and deliver accurate weather forecasts for scheduled newscasts and cut-ins. 

• Take complete ownership of PIX11 weather forecasting for weekends.  

•  Communicate weather information clearly and calmly, with emphasis on utility for viewers. 

•  Provide continuous coverage during severe weather, staying on-air as needed until the threat passes. 

•  Monitor weather models, alerts, radar, and real-time data to adjust forecasts throughout the day. 

•  Build and maintain rapport with other on-air members.  

Graphics & Content Production 

• Build and update daily weather graphics using WSI tools and equipment. 

• Create visual content tailored for broadcast, streaming, web, and social platforms. 

• Maintain consistency in look, tone, and accuracy across all graphics and products. 

•  Collaborate with producers on segment needs, weather story framing, and data integration. 

Digital, Streaming & Social Media 

• Produce platform-specific weather content, including short video hits, explainers, and storm updates. 

• Update the station’s website and apps with forecasts, maps, and weather blogs. 

• Track and respond to viewer questions across social platforms when appropriate. 

• Participate in livestreams and breaking weather updates on digital and CTV (OTT) platforms. 

•  Create and host at least one 30-minute CTV show per week.  

Team Collaboration 

•  Coordinate with the news team on severe weather planning and daily coverage priorities. 

•   Participate in editorial meetings to outline weather impacts for the day and week ahead. 

• Work with the digital team to package weather information for maximum reach and clarity. 

• Support community outreach efforts such as school visits, preparedness events, and station initiatives. 

Operational Duties 

• Maintain and troubleshoot weather equipment, graphics systems, and related software. 

•  Ensure compliance with FCC regulations and station policies. 

• Keep detailed records of weather events when required for follow-up reporting or viewer inquiries. 

• Contribute to long-term planning for weather coverage, seasonal trends, and special content features. 

Requirements & Skills: 

•  Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or related field. 

•  AMS or NWA certification preferred (or progress toward certification). 

• Minimum 5 years on-air experience in a professional newsroom environment in a top-35 market station. 

•  Strong understanding of weather forecasting models, radar interpretation, and climate trends. 

•  Proficiency with weather graphics systems (e.g., WSI). 

•  Excellent verbal communication skills and sound editorial judgment. 

• Ability to work under pressure during severe weather, breaking news, and tight deadlines. 

•  Availability for early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended severe weather coverage. 

•  Ability to work well with others and maintain a collaborative approach with all internal stakeholders. 

Salary: $130-150k