Meteorologist

Weigel Broadcasting Co.

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family-owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in the media industry with "MeTV," Memorable Entertainment Television, the number-one rated classic television network, as well as the "Movies!" Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the "DECADES" Network, the "H&I" Network and the “Start TV” Network in association with the CBS Television Stations. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet and Telemundo network affiliates. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, South Bend and Rockford.

Meteorologist

General Job Description:

ABC57, Weigel Broadcasting’s news and weather operation in the South Bend market is seeking a broadcast meteorologist. You’ll have the opportunity to utilize the best equipment the industry offers - including a drone - to aggressively cover breaking weather situations.

Duties/Responsibilities:
Develop inventive weather forecasts for highly active weather market

Develop on-air graphics for clear and easy to understand weather presentation

Live reporting of weather-related events

Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

On-site work required. Remote work is not available.

BA/BS in Journalism, Communications, Meteorology or related field; BA/BS in Meteorology preferred.

Comprehensive understanding of weather computers and software for dynamic storytelling

Strong digital presence.

Knowledge of WSI weather systems preferred.

Experience with photography and editing preferred.

If you have what we are looking for, please apply with your resume, cover letter, and a link to your demo reel.

Our Perks & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package

Long Term Disability Insurance

HSA Plan

401k with Company Match

Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays

Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.