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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, IL
05.2021

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

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