Multimedia Meteorologist

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Communications/Public Relations/Marketing, Physical/Mathematical Sciences
Department:  - CJC-WUFT-FM

Multimedia Meteorologist

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

• Proficiency in Baron graphics systems or other related weather computer programs.
• Understanding the importance of weather information and public safety information given to the public using social media, digital and web.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism/communications with a strong understanding of weather forecasting/meteorology.
• Two years of broadcasting experience and science/environmental-related reporting.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to think big outside the box.
• National Weather Association (NWA) or American Meteorological Society (AMS) Seals.

The University of Florida’s College of Journalism and Communications—ranked the No. 1 public university by The Wall Street Journal—is seeking a dynamic and forward‑thinking Multimedia Meteorologist to join our distinguished weather team. This role offers a rare opportunity to contribute to live and produced severe weather coverage across every public television and radio station in Florida and South Carolina, covering the nation’s most extreme severe weather and environmental conditions.

We are looking for a skilled communicator who can connect with a broad, multi‑market and multi‑state audience, bringing clarity and urgency to weather reporting that impacts millions on broadcast, digital and social media. You’ll be joining a truly one‑of‑a‑kind team—recognized nationally for its reach, innovation, and commitment to public service.

• Prepare and present daily forecast products to be distributed on radio and TV in addition to our digital, social, and mobile platforms.
• Deliver compelling weather content across a diverse media portfolio, including commercial outlets WRUF‑AM/FM/TV, public media WUFT‑TV/FM, and the statewide Florida Public Radio Emergency Network (FPREN), along with affiliated social media platforms and partner networks.
• Provide content on all our platforms, utilizing all the technological tools available. Interpret weather data, reports, maps, and models to create reliable forecasts.
• Mentor and guide UF students through our Meteorologists‑In‑Training Program – Immersive Experiences.
• Proficiency in using Baron graphics (or other technology) is a must.

At UF, you’ll enjoy competitive salaries, generous benefits, tuition assistance, and opportunities for career growth. You’ll work in a state‑of‑the‑art Storm Center and contribute to a mission‑driven team that leads the nation in emergency weather.

CJC, recognized by its peers as a premier institution, is one of the largest programs in the county with more than 2,500 undergraduate, master’s and Ph.D. students, on campus and online, studying advertising, journalism, public relations, and media production and management. A recognized national leader in the field, the College is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications.

FPREN is a collective of 14 public media stations that are locally staffed and equipped to stay on the air even during massive power outages. From our state‑of‑the‑art Storm Center at UF, we broadcast live weather safety, evacuation, and emergency information on all public radio/TV stations as well as the Florida Storms app.

The College’s Division of Media Properties includes seven broadcast stations operating in both the commercial and public media industries, allowing students from throughout the College to gain experience in a competitive broadcast and multimedia environment.

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