Morning Meteorologist

KOCO-TV, the Hearst Television ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City, has an opportunity for a high energy, highly skilled meteorologist to join our First Alert Weather Team. We are looking for a meteorologist who knows the science but can tell a relatable weather story, in one of the biggest weather markets in the world. Our next meteorologist will be an accurate forecaster, convey an appropriate tone of urgency and authority in severe weather coverage, summarize complicated information, and stay cool under pressure. This role reports to the News Director.

Responsibilities:

Give our viewers the First Alert with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts.

Will provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events

Will be able to simultaneously provide content on TV, for our radio partners, and on our digital platforms.

Will be required to produce science-based news content during the week.

Will use all the technology and tools available to us, to tell an intriguing weather story

Could be deployed in the field during weather events

Gather information

Summarize fact and clearly communicate content for broadcast

In-person attendance required

Requirements:

In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting

Proven on-air experience in handling breaking news and severe weather coverage

Dynamic and authoritative on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation

Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high powered radar data

WSI and Baron graphics and technology experience preferred

Excellent forecasting and on-air skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to tell a compelling weather story

Radar experience preferred

Ability to do live field reporting on weather and other topics

Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology or related field preferred

CBM and/or AMS seal preferred

Previous on-air experience required

Related military experience will be considered

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.