Part-Time Storm Chaser

Hearst Health

. Safely operate a vehicle or monitor radar, weather data, and communications from the passenger seat during severe weather .

Posted 10/21/2026part-timeOklahoma City • Oklahoma • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong situational awareness and the ability to communicate effectively in high-pressure environments while adhering to journalistic ethics and safety protocols. Capable of operating vehicles safely and capturing live weather data for broadcast.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Clean Driving RecordSituational AwarenessJournalistic EthicsEffective CommunicationAbility to Work in All Weather Conditions

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Tools & Technologies

Station-Authorized EquipmentLive Video Capture

Industry Keywords

Severe Weather MonitoringOn-Air ReportingStorm Details RelayField Conditions AssessmentNews Director Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Safely operate a vehicle or monitor radar, weather data, and communications from the passenger seat during severe weather
Capture live and recorded video using station-authorized equipment for on-air and digital platforms
Report live on-air observations when directed
Relay accurate, timely storm details to station meteorologists, including severity, movement, and real-time field conditions
Monitor weather conditions before and during deployments to anticipate storm development
Adhere to journalistic ethics, safety protocols, and station policies
Work as part of a two-person severe weather chase team
Report to the News Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Clean driving record (required for all team members)
Strong situational awareness and ability to remain calm under pressure
Understanding of and commitment to journalistic ethics and accuracy
Ability to follow direction precisely and communicate clearly in fast-moving situations
Willingness to work in all weather conditions
Availability on short notice when severe weather is forecast
In-person attendance is required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time employment
No fixed schedule; hours are dictated by weather conditions
Opportunity to join a two-person severe weather chase team
Work supporting on-air and digital platforms
Equal Opportunity Employer