JOSH LINKER
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JOSH LINKER Meteorologist |
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 Objective I wish to obtain a position as a meteorologist in a market where my 13 years of experience can either lead a station to or keep a station at the top of the market in weather presentation and reputation. Work Experience Bay News 9 Tampa, Florida - Meteorologist March, 2001 present Responsible for the forecasting of weather and presentation of aforementioned forecasts on a 24 hour news channel where the weather is presented every ten minutes. Responsible for communicating the severity of a weather event to the newsroom, news managers, and assignment desk. Provide continuous updates to the public during severe weather events when necessary Additional responsibilities include updating station website and providing weather forecasts for several area radio stations and newspapers. Represent station at various community events and functions. KGAN Cedar Rapids, Iowa - Meteorologist May, 1998 March, 2001 Forecasted the weather and presented weather forecasts in a manner that were easy to understand. Reported live from the field during severe weather events. Provided live phone updates while storm chasing. Co-authored child education website with a focus on science and weather. Represented station at community events/ WNYT Albany, New York Meteorologist, Weather Intern September, 1996 - May, 1998 Forecasted the weather and presented forecasts to the viewers on a fill-in basis. As an intern prior to hiring, assisted staff meteorologist with weather forecasts and graphic design. Education State University of New York at Albany Albany, New York May 1997 Major: Atmospheric Science Minor: Business Administration Honors & Skills American Meteorological Society Television Certified Broadcast Meteorologist - #255 American Meteorological Society Television Seal of Approval - #1042 WSI Weather Producer, ShowFX, TruView Interactive, Skytracker Barons Radar Fastrac and Vipir References Available Upon Request |
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