Recent CSUN alum is looking for insights into meteorology / weather forecasting career.

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By MAX LEISTEN

Your alma mater’s network is a powerful resource that can open doors to mentorship, internships, and job opportunities, helping you to build a solid foundation for your career.

By actively engaging with this community, you can refine your career focus, develop a strategic plan, and ultimately, position yourself as a strong candidate. With the right support and connections, you’ll be well-equipped to navigate the complexities of the industry and embark on a successful and fulfilling career in any industry.

This is the case of today’s story, where here a Journalism graduate is exploring the best steps to transition into a career as a meteorologist or TV weather forecaster. Seeking advice from those who have made a similar shift is key to determining the most effective educational and career path forward.

Keep it simple!

Max

The "ask"

Hello,

I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out to inquire about the next steps I should take as a Journalism graduate interested in pursuing a meteorologist/TV weather forecaster career. I’m considering further education but wanted to get advice on what would be the best route getting there with the bachelor’s degree I currently have.

Please let me know if you have any information. Thanks for your time!

The "give" (1 of 4)

Hi, thanks for reaching out! I’m not an expert in the meteorology track, but all of our meteorologists at the station I work at are certified (there are a couple of different ones) and they also have meteorological degrees. However, one of our past meteorologists had an engineering degree (she goes by Emily Skye on television).

While with most journalism majors, often getting into the field is actually more beneficial than taking on more education, meteorologists are responsible for interpreting scientific data and measurements and being the experts on the local weather.

I know at our station, we tout that and it’s helpful when we have viewers who are critical about forecasts that may not turn out as originally predicted. We say we’re using the latest tools with experts in interpreting the data that comes through them.

The National Weather Service has a list of universities that offer a degree in meteorology: https://nwas.org/membership/committees/education/colleges-universities/.

However, again, I am not an expert on this career path and would highly recommend reaching out to meteorologists you admire and see how they did it. Very small markets may not require any certifications, however, the small market I work for does.

I’m happy to connect you with the meteorologists at my station if that is helpful.

Best.

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