Weatherman Job Description
A weatherman, known formally as a weathercaster, relies on data to make forecasts about the weather. Weathercasters broadcast their forecasts on air and must adapt predictions based on changing weather patterns. They often work unconventional hours to coordinate with newscasts.
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Duties
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Weathercasters gather data from satellites and weather bureaus to make predictions regarding weather-related conditions such as temperature, precipitation and barometric pressure.
Misconceptions
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Not all weathercasters are trained meteorologists. A meteorologist has specialized education in scientific weather principles and uses the knowledge to make weather predictions.
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Work Environment
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Weathercasters work in a high-pressure work environment, often making quick predictions and forecasts based on changing weather patterns. They spend much of their time in the studio observing data and broadcasting on air.
Salaries
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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salaries for weathercasters and reporters is approximately $39,000, as of 2010.
Education
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Weathercasters typically have an undergraduate degree in broadcast journalism and science or a related field.
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