Max Golembo
Leonia,NJ
Summary
Senior Meteorologist and Producer with over 15 years of experience in national and global weather reporting, specializing in severe weather news. Recognized for producing high-quality weather graphics that adhere to national standards and enhancing audience engagement. Notable achievements include three Emmy Awards for Best Breaking News Coverage during Hurricane Michael and Best Morning Show for "Good Morning America." Aiming to utilize extensive expertise to innovate weather communication strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Meteorologist - Producer
GOOD MORNING AMERICA - ABC News
New York, NY
04.2009 - Current
- Developed national weather forecast and created weather graphics using WSI-MAX graphics system for various ABC News broadcast platforms, including GMA, GMA3, GMA First Look, Nightline, ABC News Live, and World News Now
- Produced daily weather segments with GMA's Chief Meteorologist, Ginger Zee for live, on-air broadcasts
- Researched, selected, and edited materials, including extreme and hazardous weather videos for on-air broadcasts on national television
- Analyzed weather forecast using computer models and advised GMA Executive Producer on content for developing and broadcasting across the network
- Led breaking weather coverage for ABC News division by alerting Vice President, News Gathering of upcoming weather conditions and advising on TV correspondents' placements for extreme weather coverage (hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods, and other)
- Conducted research and analysis on global climate change studies through independent research and interviews with scientists from universities and government organizations, such as National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and published articles for ABCnews.com
- Conducted research on climate change in various regions across the U.S
- And developed stories for many platforms on ABC News, including GMA, GMA3, GMA First Look, Nightline, ABC News Live, World News Now
Meteorologist - Producer
GOOD MORNING AMERICA - ABC News
New York, NY
06.2007 - 04.2009
- Developed national weather forecast and created weather graphics using Weather Central Graphic System for Weekend GMA weather anchor for live on-air broadcasts
- Produced weather segments involving building maps, selecting and editing videos, and writing scripts for anchors on-air presentations
- Analyzed weather forecast and supported GMA Executive Producer in selecting and developing content for on-air broadcasts
- Alerted ABC News division of extreme weather locations during breaking weather coverage
Aviation Meteorologist
Universal Weather and Aviation
Teterboro, New Jersey
08.2007 - 01.2009
- Prepared aviation weather forecast and analyzed atmospheric conditions, such as cloud cover/height, visibility, wind speed, and turbulence for airlines, including Jet Aviation, Signature, and Atlantic
- Informed pilots of weather conditions domestically and internationally using special aviation METAR format as pilots developed their flight routes
- Developed weather forecast and sent storm alerts to dependent private companies, such as race tracks (NYRA Belmont NY, Saratoga Race Track NY), golf cores, plow companies in the Northeast
Environmental Research Intern
NPS U.S. Department of Interior
Staten Island, NY
01.2007 - 06.2007
- Assisted a Sr. Biologist in environmental research of past significant storm events in southeastern New York to better understand how weather contributes to the loss of Salt Marsh in Jamaica Bay
- Operated GPS system during a fieldwork to establish a GPS based Virtual Field Reference Database in Jamaica Bay, Great Kills Park, Miller Field, and Fort Wadsworth
- Used the data from the collected GPS based Virtual Field Reference Database to create field maps for evaluation of coastal erosion
Meteorologist
Capital News 9
Albany, NY
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Created and composed graphic images, using WSI Weather Producer system for on-air broadcasts
- Assisted Chief Meteorologist, Mike Bono with forecast and synoptic analysis
- Presented weather forecast in front of the camera to make reels and practice on-air work
- Wrote forecast articles for Capital News 9 website and updated weather content for weekly Capital Region newspaper
Education
Bachelor of Science - Atmospheric Science, Broadcast Meteorology
State University of New York (SUNY)
05.2006
Skills
- Adobe Premiere Pro, Video editing software
- Proficient in iNews
- Video Camera Operation
- Skilled Photographer
- MS Office
- Excel
- Access
- GEMPAK
- Lenux
- Citri
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Senior Meteorologist - Producer
GOOD MORNING AMERICA - ABC News
04.2009 - Current
Aviation Meteorologist
Universal Weather and Aviation
08.2007 - 01.2009
Meteorologist - Producer
GOOD MORNING AMERICA - ABC News
06.2007 - 04.2009
Environmental Research Intern
NPS U.S. Department of Interior
01.2007 - 06.2007
Meteorologist
Capital News 9
05.2005 - 05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Atmospheric Science, Broadcast Meteorology
State University of New York (SUNY)
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