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WAND-TV
News in Decatur, IL is seeking a dynamic and passionate Weekend Evening Meteorologist to join our award-winning team. This is more than just delivering the forecast — we’re looking for someone who thrives in high-impact situations, embraces innovation, and is committed to keeping our viewers informed and safe, especially during severe weather events.

Owned by Block Communications, Inc., a private family-owned company, WAND focuses on our employees, producing high-quality journalism, and serving our viewers on a variety of platforms.

• Deliver accurate, engaging, and informative weather casts across all platforms
• Analyze and interpret data to forecast changing conditions, including severe and hazardous weather
• Provide critical severe weather coverage live on-air, online, and via social media
• Create innovative weather graphics and visual storytelling tools for both TV and digital platforms
• Represent WAND News at public events and through promotional appearances
• Maintain daily updates to our website, weather blog, and social media with relevant content
• Collaborate with a talented team of meteorologists to provide comprehensive weather coverage.

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to interpret and communicate complex meteorological data
• Strong forecasting skills with attention to trends and potential atmospheric hazards
• Exceptional on-air presence and communication skills tailored to TV, web, and social platforms
• Confident and clear in ad-lib situations, especially during long-form severe weather coverage
• Deadline-driven with the ability to multitask under pressure
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexible and dependable—ready to step in when severe weather strikes

Education
:
Bachelor of Science in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science (required)

Experience
: 1–3 years of on-air meteorology experience in a commercial television newsroom

Technical Skills
:
Proficiency in complex weather production systems (The Weather Company or similar), strong understanding of standard computer software, and social media platforms and tools

WAND is centrally located in the Springfield-Decatur-Champaign market in Decatur, Illinois, and offers an incredible low cost-of-living, a family atmosphere, superior culture, and industry-leading benefits.

Decatur is home to Lake Decatur, an outdoor amphitheater, parks, golf courses, quality restaurants, the Scovill Zoo, Children’s Museum of Illinois, a convention center, and several universities. Decatur is a charitable and giving community with friendly and hard-working neighbors. It’s also home to a great arts scene, antiques, and has several sports and recreational spots.

Decatur has its own airport. Chicago is 3 hours to the north and St. Louis is 2 hours to the southwest.

Some added benefits to working for WAND:

• Low-cost health insurance with free dental and vision
• 6% company match on 401(k) contributions
• Family first values
• Generous time-off policy

Expected pay range for this position is $45,000 - $50,000 annually.

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Full-time

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