Christopher M.

Johnson
Hazard, KY 41701
(859) 388 0023
cjwxguy@gmail.com

Education

B.S. Meteorology (2014, CBM Eligible)

Western Kentucky University. Bowling Green, KY.
B.A. Communication (2008)
Morehead State University. Morehead, KY.
Emphasis in broadcasting
Minor: Geography

Employment
WYMT-TV, Hazard, KY (June 2015 Present). Chief Meteorologist.

Created graphics daily and served as the on-air morning meteorologist for a 2hour morning newscast.
Served as leader and contributor during severe weather coverage.
Wrote and produced reports related to weather and science, including for digital
platforms.
Lead contributor for school talks, community talks, and LIVE weather for
festivals.

WNKY NBC/CBS-40 TV, Bowling Green, KY (May 2014 May 2015).

Chief Meteorologist.

Forecast and produced local evening weather segments for 5, 6, & 10 pm

newscast.
Managed weather team (meetings, scheduling, & community outreach).
Contributed daily to an online weather blog.

WNKY NBC/CBS-40 TV, Bowling Green, KY (May 2013 May 2014).

Meteorologist/Co-host for BG Morning Show.

Co-hosted and co-produced daily, half hour local news programs on health,
family living, and entertainment.
Forecast for and produced 2-3 local morning weather segments.
Served as guest host for various community events and local shows.
Conducted 1-2 interviews each week for the BG Today Show.

Skills

Fluent with Weather Central Fusion/3D Live software and WSI TVI/Show
FX/Weather Producer.
Proficient with Baron FasTrac/VIPIR/StormWarn.
Knowledgeable with WSI Max.
Extremely strong social media skillset for Facebook and Twitter.
Proficient in SPSS Statistical Software, Unix/Linux based operating systems,
and NCL scripting and atmospheric modeling.

Professional Website: http://chrisjohnsonwx.weebly.com/