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Date: Thu, 29 Jan 1998 17:36:02 -0500
From: Stu Ostro <sostro{at}WEATHER.COM>
Subject: New TWC Position
THE WEATHER CHANNEL® has an immediate opening for the position of Severe
Storms Specialist. RESPONSIBILITIES include serving as a severe weather
expert on-camera; working with Meteorology, On-Camera Meteorology,
Production/Programming, New Media and other operational TWC Departments;
teaching, coaching, and providing feedback to TWC staff; speaking
engagements; availability for interviews by other media; liason with
severe weather community (research, SPC, NWS, emergency mgmt., etc.).
Individual will be expected to stay abreast of latest scientific
developments; doing their own research and publishing is encouraged as
time allows. SKILL REQUIREMENTS include: authority on severe
convective storms, radar, satellite, mesoscale meteorology, and the
latest scientific theories; exceptional communication skills including
strong on-camera presence and ability to explain complex weather
situations to TWC viewers; strong interpersonal and leadership skills;
ability to teach and trai!
n; knowledge of storm chaser terminology and expertise in visual
identification of severe weather features; proficiency in use of
computers. OPTIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: PhD.; renowned in field, with
extensive experience in BOTH research and operational forecasting of
severe convective storms; and some teaching experience. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: B.S.; extensive experience in research OR forecasting;
and recognition in the severe weather community. If interested, please
send letter and curriculum vitae by no later than February 27, 1998 to
Keith Westerlage, On-Camera Meteorology Manager, The Weather Channel®,
300 Interstate North Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339. Serious candidates
only please. EOE.
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Central Atlantic Storm Investigators - www.weatherwatchers.org
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