Cory Smith
Cayce,SC
Summary
Dedicated broadcast meteorologist that strives to bring quality forecasting, presentation, and reporting to viewers each day. Creates unique and engaging content that informs and educates viewers about the world around them while also preparing them for high-impact weather events ranging from tropical to severe weather.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Meteorologist/ Environmental Reporter
WLTX News 19
11.2021 - Current
- Creates and presents forecasts on-air in unique and informational ways during weekends and during weekday fill-in opportunities
- Provides accurate information and explanations to viewers about ongoing severe weather events including tornado outbreaks, tropical systems, and winter weather
- Creates informative and engaging science, climate, and weather-related news content utilizing graphics to tell the weather story
- Active and engages with viewers across all social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok
Meteorologist/ Environmental Reporter
KADN News 15
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Created and presented forecasts on-air in unique and informational ways
- Crafted informative and engaging science and weather-related news content
- Field Reporter during high-impact weather events, relaying
important information to viewers including tornadoes, hurricanes, and winter weather - Active and engaged with viewers across all social media platforms including Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok
Meteorologist/ MMJ
WTAP
01.2018 - 11.2019
- Gathered information to create and present weather forecasts during weekend newscasts
- Created general news stories and packages for use on-air during weekdays
- Active and engaged with viewers on social media platforms
Education
B.S - Meteorology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
2017
Skills
- Licensed drone pilot
- Photography
- Videography
- GIS
- WSI MAX
- Baron Weather
- Edius
- Lightroom
Affiliations
National Weather Association: Feb 2019 - Present
American Meteorological Society: Dec 2017 - Present
AMS Palmetto Chapter: Mar 2023 - Present
Timeline
Meteorologist/ Environmental Reporter
WLTX News 19
11.2021 - Current
Meteorologist/ Environmental Reporter
KADN News 15
11.2019 - 11.2021
Meteorologist/ MMJ
WTAP
01.2018 - 11.2019
B.S - Meteorology
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
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