Meteorologist

Job Description

Come forecast the weather in Myrtle Beach! WBTW, the dominant local news outlet in the Eastern Carolinas, is looking for a WEEKEND EVENING METEOROLOGIST who's passionate about forecasting tropical systems and tracking severe weather.

The ideal candidate will be able to translate complex science into an easy-to-understand story of how our viewers will be impacted by the weather. We love unique personalities who want to invest the time to connect with our community

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
• Prepare and present compelling forecasts on TV
• Track severe weather, sometimes with little notice
• Write weather stories for digital platforms
• Engage with viewers on social media platforms
• Attend community events

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE
• The people - Reach out to current and past employees. They'll probably tell you this is one of the best places they've ever worked. We have a team environment with respect for life outside work.
• The location – We're a few minutes from the beach and, because we're a tourist destination, we have amenities you won't typically find in a smaller market, including great restaurants and things to do.
• The product – Our owner invests in our product to make sure we provide our viewers with best-in-market newscasts. When you're surrounded by a professional-looking product, your reel will stand out.
• The investment in you – You'll be mentored by a team of seasoned meteorologists. You'll also receive regularly scheduled feedback from the News Director.

WHAT YOU NEED TO QUALIFY
• You should have a degree in meteorology or be on track to graduate soon.
• Superior on-air presence
• Ability to ad-lib with little information for extended amounts of time. For example, you might cover a tornado warning solo for 45 minutes.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d88y49-18-222-23-119-42 in your application.