Chief Meteorologist - Spectrum News 1 Job at Spectrum Local News in Milwaukee

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Are you an expert in weather forecasting? Do you want to lead a team of highly qualified meteorologists that keeps local communities safe and informed? Apply to be a Chief Meteorologist at Spectrum News.

Part of Charter Communications, 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.

As Chief Meteorologist, you’ll oversee weather coverage at your station, leading a team of experienced meteorologists to keep audiences up to date on the latest weather news. You'll also be the face of your station’s weather operation, delivering forecasts, telling stories, and connecting with audiences on air. Your work will keep audiences informed across traditional and digital platforms.

What Our Chief Meteorologists Enjoy Most

• Providing our audiences with high-quality, informative, easy-to-understand weather forecasts
• Developing leadership, management, and content strategy skills
• Contributing to newscasts both on-air and behind the scenes
• Creating content for platforms including TV news, connected television, and digital news

As a part of Spectrum News, you’re creative, highly technical, and ready to bring your community’s stories to life in our newsroom. You value accuracy and want to leverage your curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms. If you’re a nimble, passionate team player, you’ll find a home on our team.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Forecasting and presenting weathercasts, including severe weather coverage - 7+ years, working knowledge of TV weather graphics systems
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) seal or ability to obtain within 18 months of employment
• Technical Skills: Synoptic, tropical, and radar meteorology expertise
• Skills: On-camera skills and the ability to work collaboratively within the newsroom
• Abilities: Taking initiative, anticipating situations, and establishing 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 and be flexible with schedule changes

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Management or leadership experience - 2+ years
• Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software, and basic non-linear editing systems
• May be required to lift up to five pounds

Working Conditions

• Works inside a climate-controlled environment throughout the year but might be assigned to field duties on occasion
• Works in an open newsroom setting with a semi-noisy environment

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

Here, employees don’t just have jobs, they build careers. That’s why we believe in offering a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value at every stage of life.

A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

Get to Know Us

Charter Communications is known in the United States by our Spectrum brands, including: Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Enterprise and Spectrum Reach. When you join us, you’re joining a strong community of 95,000 employees working together to serve nearly 32 million customers in 41 states and keep them connected to what matters most.

Who You Are Matters Here

We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects our communities, and providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. EOE, including disability/vets. Learn about our inclusive culture.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution