Packing up camp, and heading back to the US...

[wxmancanada]

Hey everyone,

Sorry I haven't been very active on the boards lately.. I've been sorting through some fun life adventures, and been on the road quite a bit, and whatnot.

I was laid off from the station I had been at for about 5 years in June, and have been seeking jobs in Canada ever since. I've been doing a lot of freelance work with various stations, but nothing permanent. Things have become such a mess in Canada with not only my career, but also the industry itself that I have decided to pack up camp here in Ottawa, and make my way back to the US.

I've been in talks with several stations such as possibly returning to TWC as a Local Weather Producer, I'm also looking into WFAA, News 8 - Dallas Texas, FOX Atlanta, a few stations in Kansas (can you say tornado!) and possibly even somewhere in Florida, you know, for the Hurricanes and whatnot.

What do you guys think? Where should I go? I'm looking for a station that is well known for its severe weather coverage, and I swear, if you say TWC! But seriously, what's in your neighborhood? What do you recommend?

Of course, wherever I go you know I'll extensively blog and Tweet about whats going on.

[Mike M]

Ah, I was wondering why you haven't been around lately. Sorry to hear about the loss of your job, and you're definitely no stranger to that. Hopefully you'll find someplace else soon.

As for my area, I don't recommend it if you are looking for somewhere with a lot of severe weather ... the midwest would be a great start, IMO.

[Localonthe8s]

I'm sorry to hear about that too, sadly the economy is not going to improve for awhile.

You could try KYW Cbs 3 in Philly...but we don't have much severe weather like Mike said.

[Tyler]

Pittsburgh. But seriously, we get some pretty insane weather here sometimes, all year long too. And, all three major stations go all-out for severe weather coverage, especially WPXI.

[Zach]

Sorry about your loss Kyle

As for the part of Florida, if you were hired in the Tampa Bay Area, you would likely get hired by WTVT Channel 13 because one of their meteorologists is retiring after 35 years, and knowing that station, they want the best weather team in the Bay Area

[Al]

WFAA is an excellent station, so I could imagine work there is a little fun 

not to mention i'll be in dallas every weekend haha.

but good luck on the job search! 

[wxmancanada]

WFAA is an excellent station, so I could imagine work there is a little fun 

I'm still in talks with WFAA, I actually have preference of WFAA over TWC. I'd LOVE to work (and live) in Victory Park! I'm still waiting on the final word from them. WFAA has a neat setup, their studios are in Victory Park, meanwhile their control room, master control, newsroom and such is 1.2 miles away.

[WeatherWitness]

Wow Kyle, it would be great for you to come down and work in Dallas! I think WFAA is a good station too, so good luck!

[texasstooge]

I'm rootin' for ya Kyle!

[Jonathan]

Kyle, I am so sorry you lost your job.

I hope you find a job somewhere you like! I don't really have any area suggestions, sorry.

[Anistorm]

I hope you find something better here in the states, Kyle!

I most recommend the midwest and southeast for severe weather coverage, but I'll just let the others leave suggestions, since my area SUCKS in terms of weather.

[gt1racerlHDl]

Kyle the northeast is your best bet of getting a job especially the boston area which is one of the top markets and has wonderful stations like WHDH, WBZ, WCVB, and NECN. you might want to try those out Good Luck!

Here's Channel 7 (gov't center, Boston,MA)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSbO3B5Ds9o&fmt=18

And channel 5 (WCVB Studios, Needham,MA)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KV5T2gOEh0&fmt=18