Craig Gold

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
WPEC West Palm Beach, FL
Meteorologist
November 2009-Present

KTKA Topeka, KS
Meteorologist
February 2006-April 2009 (Newscast eliminated)
Responsible for producing and anchoring morning newscast and cut-ins. Acts as primary fill-in for Chief Meteorologist. Daily, produces weather forecasts for radio, station phone line and podcasts. Posts content (text and video) to web each day. Extensive experience in extended Breaking Weather situations. Designated storm chaser with KTKA’s “49 Storm Tracker” vehicle. Attended National Storm Chasers Conference for storm spotter training in 2007. Represents station at numerous community events. Promoted from weekend meteorologist to morning meteorologist in 2007.

WTXL Tallahassee, FL
Weekend Meteorologist
February 2005-July 2005
Forecasted, produced and anchored weekend weathercasts and major Breaking Weather events such as Hurricane Dennis. Assisted Chief Meteorologist with forecasting duties. General assignment reporter three days a week.

WJHG Panama City, FL
Weekend Meteorologist
February 2004- February 2005
Forecasted, produced and anchored weekend weathercasts and major Breaking Weather events like Hurricane Ivan. Assisted Chief Meteorologist with forecasting duties. General assignment multimedia journalist three days a week.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Proficient in WSI Weather Producer including Titan Radar System. Experience using Baron’s Fastrac and Vipir Radar, Weather Central 3D Live and ENPS. Experienced photographer who shoots on DVCPRO and P2 cameras. Skilled non-linear editor on Grass Valley Newsedit. Uses Ellington for web posting.

EDUCATION:

Mississippi State University
Broadcast Meteorology Program Completed
AMS Seal Holder #1679

University of Miami
Bachelor’s of Science, emphasis on Geography and Broadcast Journalism

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

Member of American Meteorological Society, AMS Seal Holder #1679