WTVD Meteorologist

Job Description

ABC11/WTVD, the ABC Owned Television station in Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville, North Carolina, is seeking a meteorologist t o join our First Alert Weather team.

This person must have an engaging on-air presence and a commanding, authoritative delivery. The ideal candidate will be able to translate weather data into conversational and relatable information for our multi-platform audience. The person must have experience covering severe weather on live television utilizing the latest technology and resources.

ABC11 is committed to recruiting and retaining employees who reflect the communities we serve, at all levels of the company. We expect our employees to have a high degree of ethics and a strong ability to work as a team while displaying empathy and inclusion. We also strive to create content that authentically engages and connects with our diverse audience.

Responsibilities:
• Forecast local weather conditions for Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville and Central Carolina
• Prepare relevant weather maps and innovative graphics to communicate the weather forecast and expected impacts
• Present the live weather forecast across multiple platforms
• Communicate life-saving information to the audience during severe weather
• Analyze weather observations to identify important atmospheric features
• Utilize computer model data to produce an accurate forecast

Basic Qualifications:
• Proficiency in producing compelling weather graphics through IBM's max software
• Possesses a knowledge of atmospheric dynamics and tropical meteorology
• Minimum of 3 years of experience broadcasting in a small or medium market
• Possesses a knowledge of atmospheric dynamics and tropical meteorology

Required Education:
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Meteorology or associated geoscience preferred

About Disney Entertainment Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.

This position is with WTVD Television, LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gx2kyz-18-217-178-138-42 in your application.