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Ken Meehan

Ken Meehan

Bridgeport,WV

Summary

Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (#529) with almost 12 years of experience on-air and online. Able to ingest, process, and recall large amounts of weather information for efficient and effective communication to a mass audience. Whether that is on TV, streaming, social media, or face to face.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Meteorologist

WDTV-TV - Gray Local Media
Bridgeport, WV
08.2024 - Current
  • Anchored the weather on Daybreak show (M-F, 5:30 AM to 7:00 AM)
  • Cut-Ins on CBS This Morning (M-F, 4x from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM)
  • Anchored the weather for Midday show (M-F @Noon)
  • Severe weather coverage as needed, including wall-to-wall coverage of numerous tornado warnings live on-air.
  • Composed policies for the First Alert Weather Team, including how to handle severe weather outbreaks.
  • Analyzed the European, GFS, NAM, and HRRR computer models daily to provide the most accurate information possible.
  • Continuous monitoring of current conditions.
  • Kept extensive records of daily weather for NCWV
  • Public relations: School visits, studio tours, and parades, etc.

Chief Meteorologist

WDTV-TV (Wither's Broadcasting / Gray Media)
Bridgeport, WV
06.2009 - 06.2019

Same as above.

Meteorology Intern

KSWO-TV
Lawton, OK
05.2008 - 08.2008
  • Observed news and weather productions.
  • Practiced "weathercasting" between shows.

Radio DJ

WXOU 88.3 FM, Oakland University
Auburn Hills, MI
09.2001 - 04.2006
  • Selected music tracks to play for the audience.
  • Introduced songs and included smooth segues between tracks.
  • Read public service announcements live on-air.

Associate Meteorologist

Accuweather, Inc.
State College, PA
11.1998 - 07.2001
  • Analyzed satellite, radar, surface observations, soundings, and computer models to produce forecasts for various locations across the country.
  • Collaborated with other forecasters to form a consensus.
  • Radio broadcasts for various radio station clients.

Education

Master of Science - Broadcast Meteorology Program

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
05-2009

Bachelor of Science - Meteorology

The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA
05-1998

Skills

  • Producing weather graphic (Max)
  • Live streaming on vMix
  • Electronic news gathering
  • Non-linear editing
  • Public speaking
  • Fluent typist

Accomplishments

MSU WxChallenge National Forecasting Champions (2009)

Certification

Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM #529)

Interests

Bowling, bowling, and more bowling!

Storm Chasing

Travel

Timeline

Chief Meteorologist

WDTV-TV - Gray Local Media
08.2024 - Current

Chief Meteorologist

WDTV-TV (Wither's Broadcasting / Gray Media)
06.2009 - 06.2019

Meteorology Intern

KSWO-TV
05.2008 - 08.2008

Radio DJ

WXOU 88.3 FM, Oakland University
09.2001 - 04.2006

Associate Meteorologist

Accuweather, Inc.
11.1998 - 07.2001

Master of Science - Broadcast Meteorology Program

Mississippi State University

Bachelor of Science - Meteorology

The Pennsylvania State University