Meteorologist

Overview of the Company

Fox TV Stations FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week.

These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

FOX 9 is seeking an experienced Certified Meteorologist to join our award-winning weather team. Our mantra is simple:
We Win Weather. This position plays a critical role in delivering accurate, compelling, and life-saving weather coverage across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of Minnesota and Upper Midwest weather, thrives during severe weather coverage, and is committed to serving audiences wherever they consume weather—on TV, on streaming platforms, and online.

Key Responsibilities

• Forecast and present local weather conditions clearly and accurately for scheduled newscasts
• Track and report on severe and breaking weather live, communicating forecast impacts viewers can understand
• Provide extended and continuous coverage during high-impact weather events
• Prepare and present broadcast-quality weather graphics
• Deliver weather content across linear television, station streaming services, and OTT/CTV platforms
• Participate in and lead live and on-demand streaming coverage, including continuous weather streams during severe weather
• Host and contribute to live streams on digital platforms such as Facebook Live and social media
• Produce original digital and streaming weather content, including short-form videos and explainers
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to growing and serving streaming and digital audiences
• Ad-lib confidently during live broadcasts, streams, and breaking news situations
• Collaborate with meteorologists, producers, and digital teams to ensure consistent messaging
• Uphold FOX 9’s commitment to winning weather coverage and public safety
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Certified Meteorologist credential required (CBM or equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a related field
• 3–5 years of professional on-air television meteorology and/or live storm tracking experience
• Demonstrated experience covering severe weather events live
• Strong knowledge of Minnesota and Upper Midwest weather patterns
• Ability to work under deadline pressure in a fast-paced newsroom
• Willingness to work any shift, including weekends, holidays, and extended hours during severe weather

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a cold-weather and severe-weather market
• Experience producing content for streaming and digital platforms
• Strong social media and live streaming experience
• Background in innovative or advanced weather presentation

Skills & Abilities

• Strong on-air communication and storytelling skills
• High level of creativity balanced with scientific accuracy
• Calm, authoritative presence during breaking and severe weather
• Strong teamwork and leadership abilities
• Adaptability in high-pressure situations

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with broadcast weather systems and storm-tracking technology
• Experience creating weather graphics for broadcast and digital platforms
• Familiarity with live streaming tools and workflows
• Comfort with OTT/CTV platforms and social media publishing

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods during broadcasts and streaming
• Ability to work long and irregular hours during severe weather coverage
• Ability to function effectively in a high-pressure newsroom environment

Schedule

• Full-time, regular position
• Weekend on-air schedule
• Flexible hours required, including early mornings, evenings, holidays, and extended severe weather coverage

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $80,.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.