Stone Schafer
Meteorologist
Bismarck,ND
Summary
Proven Meteorologist, adept in on-air presentation and weather storytelling, an always expanding social media reach and ensured community safety with timely alerts. Excelled in team collaboration and adaptability, mentoring new meteorologists and achieving high viewer satisfaction. Demonstrated commitment to accuracy and engaging content delivery. Is taking steps into the futures with more digital coverage
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Weekend Meteorologist
WNEM TV5
Saginaw, MI
02.2025 - Current
- Scheduled and performed community outreach through public appearances, school visits and station tours to increase station awareness.
- Used weather balloons to measure wind, temperature, and humidity in upper atmosphere.
- Maintained, organized and tracked weather event data using MAX.
- Host daily First Alert Digital Desk.
Morning Meteorologist
KX News
Bismarck, ND
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Expanded social media presence by regularly posting engaging weather-related content, growing follower count and online reach.
- Provided timely severe weather alerts, ensuring community safety during inclement conditions.
- Delivered captivating live reports from the field during severe weather events, providing real-time updates to viewers.
- Achieved high levels of viewer satisfaction by consistently delivering accurate and engaging weather forecasts in a relatable manner.
- Mentored meteorologists joining the KX Storm Team, sharing industry knowledge and best practices for on-air presentation techniques.
- Maintained a professional on-air presence, adhering to station brand guidelines and standards.
Weather Forecaster
News Central 34
Mount Pleasant, MI
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with industry advancements and best practices.
- Evaluated historical climate records to identify long-term trends and inform future forecasting efforts.
- Measured factors such as air pressure, temperature, and humidity.
- Adhered to strict deadlines to ensure timely delivery of accurate forecasts, contributing to station's commitment to dependability.
- Maintained open communication with newsroom staff regarding developing stories related to extreme or impactful weather conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Meteorology
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 09.2017 - 05.2022
Skills
On-Air Presentation
undefinedResponsibilities
Wake up every morning with the people of North Dakota, South Dakota, and Eastern Montana to keep them informed when it comes to the weather of the day whether that be severe weather, multi-day blizzards or just a nice Sunny day. Providing weather information across not only Television but for radio stations around North Dakota and on Social Media like Facebook and Twitter/X. Mentor new members of the KX Storm team.
Timeline
Weekend Meteorologist
WNEM TV5
02.2025 - Current
Morning Meteorologist
KX News
08.2022 - 01.2025
Weather Forecaster
News Central 34
12.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Meteorology
Central Michigan University
09.2017 - 05.2022
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