Meteorologist at WLIO – Lima, Ohio

Your Hometown Stations is seeking a Meteorologist to join our newsroom in Lima, Ohio. This role is responsible for delivering accurate, compelling weather coverage across broadcast, web, and social platforms — always with an emphasis on protecting the health and safety of our community.

If you’re passionate about forecasting, thrive during severe weather, and enjoy connecting with viewers across multiple platforms, we’d love to meet you.

• Prepare and anchor accurate, engaging, and informative weathercasts
  
• Generate daily forecasts including severe weather and potential atmospheric hazards
  
• Provide live severe weather coverage across on-air, digital, and social platforms
  
• Develop innovative weather presentation tools for television and digital audiences
  
• Maintain daily website updates, write weather blog content, and post to social media
  
• Represent the station at community events and promotional appearances
  
• Collaborate with fellow meteorologists to provide cohesive coverage across our viewing area

• Low-cost family health benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
  
• Company-funded Health Savings Account
  
• 100% paid Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  
• Incredible 6% employer 401(k) match
  
• Competitive paid time off
  
• Opportunities for professional growth
  
• Supportive, collaborative newsroom culture

• Strong meteorological skills with the ability to interpret raw data from the National Weather Service
  
• Proven ability to forecast trends and communicate potential hazards clearly
  
• Excellent on-air presence and ad-lib skills, especially during extended severe weather coverage
  
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
  
• Flexible schedule, including unexpected hours during severe weather events
  
• Team-oriented professional with strong interpersonal skills

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science (required)
  

Experience:

• 1–3 years of experience as a broadcast meteorologist in a commercial television newsroom
  

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with weather production systems (IBM Weather Systems/WSI or similar)
  
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and major social media platforms
  

Certifications:

• NWA or AMS Certification required

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use of Company Resources, Equipment and Confidential Information

Company resources, equipment and information are provided to employees to facilitate work. They may not be used for purposes other than work without proper authorization. Any unauthorized use of company resources, equipment or information is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized use of customer data or any other company information gained via any company resource is a breach of confidentiality and is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized use of company resources, equipment information and/or breaches of confidentiality may be cause for termination of employment.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and may be expanded or changed to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.