Meteorologist, 95.5 WSB Radio
B.S. EAS 2007
Edwards
Chrissy
95.5 WSB Radio at Cox Media Group
Atlanta, GA
What is your favorite part of your current position:
Communicating our weather stories in Metro Atlanta
How did your EAS education prepare you for your current job?:
The EAS program -- and Georgia Tech in general -- fosters an environment of "you better know what you're talking about, or else we will question your comprehension of the content." This comes in handy when a viewer calls a forecast into question: I can thoroughly explain the science behind the forecasting techniques, which then fosters a feeling of trust between the viewer and the meteorologist. When a broadcast meteorologist delivers their forecast with authenticity and confidence, viewers usually recognize the authoritative delivery of the presentation and respond favorably by instilling their trust and ultimately their viewership. EAS also helped me to stay persistent even during challenging situations.
What do you wish you had known as an EAS undergraduate in order to land the job of your dreams?:
Previous experience is critical, and that experience is gained via internships. I didn't start interning until my senior year, but really, it should be stressed during the second semester of freshman year to apply and gain internships. And even though there are major media companies in Atlanta, it should be encouraged to intern at stations across the Southeast/U.S. I wish I had taken additional internships during my time as a student, including at various TV stations and with the National Weather Service in Peachtree City.
