METEOROLOGIST
Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. · Chattanooga, TN · 1 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver accurate, engaging weather forecasts in a conversational style across TV, digital, and streaming platforms
- Anchors weather segments for newscasts and contributes to severe coverage as needed
- Produces content for Local3Now and other digital platforms
- Creates clean, compelling, and informative graphics to tell the weather story
- Provides severe weather coverage, including breaking into programming when necessary
- Reports live in the field as needed during impactful weather and station sponsored events
- Writes, updates, and publishes content for the website, mobile apps, and social media daily
- Researches, pitches, and develops creative weather segments and explainers
- Collaborates with the weather team and newsroom on coverage planning and special projects
- Fills in on other shifts as needed
- Makes community appearances and represents the station at public events
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a related field
- 1–3 years of on-air meteorology experience
- Strong understanding of forecasting and the ability to communicate complex weather information clearly
- Proficiency with weather graphics systems (Baron experience is a plus) and newsroom computer systems
- Experience creating content for digital and social platforms
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Skills
- Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a news vehicle
Benefits
Commensurate with experience
Pay
TBD
Schedule
TBD
Company Information
Sarkes Tarzian, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.