Meteorologist/ Reporter

WWMT/ARC West Michigan is looking for a Meteorologist/Reporter to present the weather forecast for the weekend news and produce impactful weather-related/environmental stories 3 days a week. You'll be responsible for delivering accurate, compelling forecasts while helping our content center own severe weather coverage. We want someone with a strong on-air delivery and digital-first mindset who can produce content on multiple platforms. 

Responsibilities of the role will include…

• Forecasting, producing and presenting clear and concise weathercasts, which tell a story and connect with viewers
• Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events
• Deliver calm, confident coverage during severe weather and other high-impact weather events.
• Create original weather-related content for digital, social platforms 
• Write and update forecasts for our multiple platforms. 
• Pitch weather-related, environmental stories and develop contacts  
• Ability to shoot, write and edit as needed. 
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station
• Fill-in on weekday newscasts and other shifts as needed.

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

• Have strong forecasting skills and weather judgment
• Produce weather segments that provide context and are easy to understand 
• Must have experience with live severe weather coverage on multiple platforms 
• Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories; we value visual and compelling storytelling on air and online
• Ability to handle active and visual live shots 
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology
• 2 years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred

While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel, and please include samples of both your on air and your digital execution.