Meteorologist

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This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Are you fascinated by the fast‑paced world of weather news? Do you want to deliver forecasts that are vital to keeping your community safe and informed? Apply to be a 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.

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.

As a Meteorologist
, you’ll primarily focus on weather forecasting. By providing easy‑to‑understand weather updates, you’ll help our audience stay safe and informed. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate content to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

• Combining data and science with the power of storytelling
• Providing our audiences with high‑quality, informative, easy‑to‑understand weather forecasts
• Creatively telling weather stories across platforms including TV, connected television, and digital

• Experience:
  
  Forecasting and presenting weather casts – 2+ years, working knowledge of TV weather graphics systems
• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of synoptic meteorology, tropical and radar meteorology
• Skills:
  
  Ability to anticipate situations, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities
• Abilities:
  Demonstrate enthusiasm in dealing with breaking news
• 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

• National Weather Association (NWA) and/or AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) seal
• Working knowledge of general office computer software, newsroom software, and basic non‑linear editing systems
• May be required to lift up to five pounds

• 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 news gathering television equipment, computers, and computer‑related equipment

• 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, our employees don’t just have jobs, they’re building careers. That’s why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well‑being at every stage of life.

The base pay for this position generally is between $00 and $00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive‑based compensation such as bonuses.

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