Meteorologist

News 3 Now/WISC-TV/Channel3000.com, Southern Wisconsin’s leading station and digital source for news, is looking for an experienced meteorologist to join our weather team. The right candidate will be an experienced on-air weathercaster who can convey viewer-driven forecasts effectively. They will be part of building and executing audience strategy to help keep our viewers safe, including during severe weather, when the ability to convey life-saving information quickly and coherently is critical. We expect any meteorologist who joins our team to have strong forecasting skills, as we hold the WeatheRate Seal for Most Accurate Forecast in Madison. They’ll also understand the critical importance weather plays in our newscasts and on our digital platforms.   

News 3 Now produces more than 40 hours of television news a week, and we embrace coverage through our news and weather mobile apps, social platforms, website, and streaming video channels resulting in a digital stronghold in the market. The right candidate will innovate on all our digital and social channels. We expect our coverage to meet consumers where they are and connect with them conveniently.

You could do all of this while working for a family-owned company in one of America’s most livable cities. Madison is consistently ranked as one of the best places to raise a family, one of the best college sports towns, and one of the best places to live, period.

Meet Madison.

Since 1890, Morgan Murphy Media has been committed to quality journalism. We’ve been honored to win six national Edward R. Murrow Awards from the RTDNA in the past five years, including the top prize for overall excellence in 2020. We are searching for someone that also has an expectation of excellence. 

What you’ll do:

• Be an active participant in the tone and direction of our weather department in areas including, but not limited to:
  • Weather content development, on-air and on digital platforms
  • Team dynamics and culture
  • Graphic and branding development
• Prepare and deliver urgent, compelling weather forecasts driven by impact to the consumer that connects with viewers across all platforms.
• Aggressively handle severe and disruptive weather coverage with a priority on clarity and urgency.
• Innovate and experiment with the latest technology on-air and digital. That includes OTT platforms, Max Reality, and social live-streaming.
• Be passionate about community events and involvement, showing you know how to listen to the interests and needs of our viewers.

What you’ll bring:

• An open mind and a passion for accurate forecasting that serves our community
• Polished on-air performance and the ability to communicate a message clearly
• BA/BS in meteorology and at least 3 years experience as an on-air broadcast meteorologist
• A positive attitude and the ability to work with a talented team of meteorologists
• Flexibility in schedule to be able to cover severe weather when it approaches our area
• Experience with WSI and Max Reality is a plus
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record

What News 3 Now/WISC-TV offers:

• We’re a dynamic and progressive family-owned business that values our employees, our culture and our community
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer