Chief Meteorologist
Core
Lead a weather team and serve the Memphis, TN market by creating strategic direction for weather coverage, delivering daily engaging weathercasts, and leading severe weather reporting across television, mobile, and social media.
Role type
Senior IC Chief Meteorologist (News Director level)
Builds
Daily weathercasts, severe weather coverage, and original weather content for multiplatform audiences
Domain
Local news broadcasting + Meteorology
Required skills
Meteorology forecasting, severe weather coverage, on-air reporting, team leadership, strategic planning, social media management, graphic design coordination, community outreach
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Social media platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube), multiplatform newsgathering tools, weather graphics software
Responsibilities
Create and implement strategic direction for weather coverage with the News Director; Supervise the weather team and manage schedules; Interact live with audiences during severe weather; Coach and mentor the weather team; Develop plans for severe weather coverage; Pitch and create original weather content; Participate in community outreach efforts
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities