Claudia Olech
Rockford
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Meteorologist
WMAQ
Chicago
10.2022 - Current
- Freelance for weekend broadcasts when needed, by producing and presenting daily forecasts.
- Explain scientific information to the general public in a way that is easy to understand.
Morning/Midday Meteorologist
13 WREX
Rockford
08.2021 - Current
- Take complex scientific information and explain it to the general public in a way that is easy to understand.
- Lead wall-to-wall severe weather coverage on all platforms in a fast-paced environment.
- Manage website content creation, including writing articles and posts, overseeing social media content, and recording weather radio segments.
- Work closely with station producers and news team leaders to determine story strategies and direction.
- Engage at events as an experienced communicator with all educational partners, first responders, and city leaders.
Weekend Meteorologist/MMJ
13 WREX
Rockford
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Took complex scientific information and explained it to the general public in a way that is easy to understand.
- Assisted in wall-to-wall severe weather coverage on all platforms in a fast-paced environment.
- Managed website content creation, including writing articles and posts, overseeing social media content, and recording weather radio segments.
- Captured photographs and videos of assigned events and functions.
- Conducted interviews with local leaders and leaders of several organizations.
Weather Intern
WGN
Chicago
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted in the production of forecasts and graphics.
- Shadowed the Chief Meteorologist during broadcasts.
- Contributed to information gathering during severe weather events.
- Recorded and documented temperature anomalies.
Education
Bachelors of Science - Meteorology
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL05.2021
Skills
- AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist
- Member of SAG-AFTRA
- Personable
- Confident
- Driven
- Hardworking
- Excellent communicator
- Strong organizational skills
- Social media management
- Community engagement
- Public speaking
Timeline
Freelance Meteorologist
WMAQ
10.2022 - Current
Morning/Midday Meteorologist
13 WREX
08.2021 - Current
Weekend Meteorologist/MMJ
13 WREX
02.2021 - 08.2021
Weather Intern
WGN
08.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelors of Science - Meteorology
Northern Illinois University