Job Description

Meteorologist 2 - Spectrum News (NMT330)

Are you fascinated by the dangerous and unpredictable world of weather news? Do you want to deliver forecasts that are vital to keeping our viewers safe and informed? If so, apply to be a Meteorologist at Spectrum News.

Spectrum News, is made up of over 30 hyper-local news and regional sports networks dedicated to producing original, unbiased and high-quality content. We use innovative journalistic approaches, backed by comprehensive research, to engage and inform viewers on the most essential news, issues, and events taking place in their communities.

Beyond TV news distribution, our newsrooms publish via the Spectrum News app and connected television. We’re committed to providing viewers with 24-hour news—no matter how, when and where they want it. Check out all the ways we share news on the Spectrum News Mobile App .

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

In this role, you’ll primarily focus on weather forecasting. In keeping with Spectrum News’ “inform not alarm” motto, you’ll provide easy-to-understand weather updates that help audiences make educated decisions. You will need extensive knowledge of severe weather. You’ll be responsible for relaying accurate weather information to keep local communities safe, and you’ll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

WHAT OUR METEOROLOGISTS ENJOY MOST

• Combining passions for data and science with the power of storytelling
• Providing our audiences with high-quality, informative, easy-to-understand weather forecasts
• Being creative in how to tell weather stories across platforms including TV news, connected television, and digital news
• Carrying out Spectrum News’ mission to strengthen democracy by keeping communities informed and engaged

As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring the character-driven stories of those in your community to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. Each day is a fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment with new stories to tell and perspectives to uncover. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM NEWS

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Experience forecasting and presenting weathercasts - 5+ years, Severe weather coverage - 5+ years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, must have the AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) seal or be able to obtain within 18 months of employment
• Technical skills: Knowledge of synoptic meteorology, tropical and radar, working knowledge of TV weather graphics systems required.
• Skills: Demonstrated enthusiasm in dealing with breaking weather news and high-stress situations
• Abilities: Ability to anticipate situations, meet strict deadlines, organize and manage multiple priorities
• Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
• Schedule: Ability to work different shifts or longer shifts due to "breaking news" and severe weather emergencies. Willing and able to work weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• May be required to lift up to five pounds

Working Conditions:

• Works inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year, however, will be assigned to field duties as necessary
• Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment
• Communicates in person, by phone and by email
• Materials and equipment used: various studio, weather forecasting and newsgathering television equipment, computers and computer-related equipment

SPECTRUM NEWS CONNECTS YOU TO MORE

• Community Impact: You will play an important role in connecting people to and informing them about their local communities
• Supportive Teams: Be part of a strong community that gives you opportunities to network and grow and wants to see you succeed
• Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees’ careers as they move up or around the company
• Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in life

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NMT330 2025-57959 2025

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Shift work, Weekend work,

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