Matt's number: 210-382-1803
Steve@DCA Talent: 919-868-6088.
EXPERIENCE
KRGV-TV, Weslaco: Morning Meteorologist and Traffic Reporter (11/2017-present).
Lead station’s weather and traffic coverage during weekday morning newscasts and Good Morning America cut-ins. Create forecasts for the Rio Grande Valley by close analysis of latest weather observations and computer models. Create graphics to deliver forecasts and traffic reports on-air using TWC TruVu Max. Write summaries of forecasts and traffic for closed captioning on AP ENPS. Record forecasts for local radio stations. Update daily, hourly, and video forecasts on station weather app using Max Engage and send geo-targeted push alerts if necessary. Post weather and traffic information frequently to station and personal social media accounts. Create 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).
Appeared nightly on the station's weekday newscasts by recording weather segments 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.
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.
