Matt's number: 210-382-1803
Steve@DCA Talent: 919-868-6088.
EXPERIENCE
KRGV-TV, Weslaco: Morning Meteorologist and Traffic Reporter (11/2017-11/2020).
Led station’s weather and traffic coverage during weekday morning newscasts and Good Morning America cut-ins. Created forecasts for the Rio Grande Valley by close analysis of latest weather observations and computer models. Created graphics to deliver forecasts and traffic reports on-air using TWC TruVu Max. Wrote summaries of forecasts and traffic for closed captioning on AP ENPS. Recorded forecasts for local radio stations. Updated daily, hourly, and video forecasts on station weather app using Max Engage and sent geo-targeted push alerts if necessary. Posted weather and traffic information frequently to station and personal social media accounts. Created explainers and packages for station’s Facebook Live weather shows and hurricane special. Team player and multi-tasker.
WXIX-TV, Cincinnati: 5th Meteorologist and Weather Reporter (9/2015-9/2017).
Reported on weather and science related stories and conducted live shots at various community events. Assisted with updating radio, phone, app, and social media forecasts.
KYOU-TV, Ottumwa: Chief Meteorologist (9/2015-9/2017).
Weather segments recorded remotely at WXIX. Led live severe weather coverage.
WWBT-TV, Richmond: 5th Meteorologist and Multimedia Journalist (6/2014-9/2015).
CampusConnect Forecast, Starkville: Weathercaster (8/2012-5/2014).
The Weather Channel, Atlanta: Weather Presentation Department Intern (6/2013-8/2013).
KXAN-TV, Austin: Weather Department Intern (6/2012-8/2012).
CNN, Atlanta: On-Air Promotion and Weather Department Intern (6/2010-8/2010).
EDUCATION
Mississippi State University: M.S. in Geosciences. Concentration: Broadcast Meteorology.
University of Texas at Austin: B.A. in Geological Sciences. Minor: Geography.
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
The Weather Company TruVu Max; Max Engage and Forecast Editor; Max Prism; Max Traffic; Max Social; LIVE:Wire; station weather app on-air through Apple TV; NWSChat; GRLevel3; RadarScope; Edius; Audacity; AP ENPS; Facebook; Twitter; Instagram; Snapchat; YouTube.
REFERENCES (former supervisors)
Jenny Martinez, former News Director, KRGV-TV, Weslaco, 956-793-4090.
Steve Horstmeyer, Chief Meteorologist, WXIX-TV, Cincinnati, 513-503-8715.
Pat Brink, former News Director, KYOU-TV, Ottumwa, 763-300-8282.
