A 2016 National Study of Broadcast Meteorologists

The report details the methodology and scope of the fourth national survey of U.S. broadcast meteorologists, conducted in 2016. The survey aimed to explore views on climate change and day-to-day professional activities, including social media use and the influence of news consultants. Out of 2,033 professionals surveyed across 49 U.S. states, 646 participated, representing a 32% participation rate.

• The 2016 survey expanded its scope beyond climate change reporting to investigate the daily activities of broadcast meteorologists, specifically looking at the priority of forecasting versus educational activities, the use of social media and outdoor activity forecasts, and the impact of news consultants on weather segments.

APA

Team, M. 4. (2016). A 2016 National Study of Broadcast Meteorologists. Center for Climate Change Communication. https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/a-2016-national-study-of-broadcast-meteorologists/

Chicago

Team, Mason 4C. A 2016 National Study of Broadcast Meteorologists. Center for Climate Change Communication, 2016. https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/a-2016-national-study-of-broadcast-meteorologists/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{team20162016, author = {Team, Mason 4C}, title = {{A 2016 National Study of Broadcast Meteorologists}}, institution = {Center for Climate Change Communication}, year = {2016}, month = jan, url = {https://climatecommunication.gmu.edu/all/a-2016-national-study-of-broadcast-meteorologists/}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }