Chief Meteorologist

Category

Media – Journalism – Newspaper

Chief Meteorologist

WGXA, Macon, GA is looking for our next Chief Meteorologist. The successful candidate will have proven experience delivering engaging weather content on digital and social media as well as television. You will create and present forecasts and issue warnings on all platforms.

Full Time

5/27/2026

7/26/2026

Macon

Georgia

WGXA, Macon, GA is looking for our next Chief Meteorologist. The successful candidate will have proven experience delivering engaging weather content on digital and social media as well as television. You will create and present forecasts and issue warnings on all platforms.

• Forecasting, producing and presenting clear and concise weather casts that tell a story and connect with viewers
• Issue warnings, alerts, produce graphics and maps during weather events that keep the audience informed
• Create engaging weather content for digital, You Tube and social media
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations

• In-depth knowledge of forecasting
• Knowledge of Idaho weather preferred
• Sharp news judgement and exceptional writing skills
• Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks
• Ability to produce impactful content for social media
• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

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