Michael Behrens

Meteorologist at 13 ON YOUR SIDE
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States, US

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Credentials

  • Skywarn Storm Spotter
    UCAR - The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research
    Feb, 2013
    - Nov, 2024
  • Amateur Radio Technician License
    Federal Communications Commission
    Oct, 2012
    - Nov, 2024
  • FAA Remote Pilot License
    Federal Aviation Administration
    Oct, 2018
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Meteorologist
      • Apr 2020 - Present

      Weekend Evening Meteorologist at 13 On Your Side. Also doing work as a Drone Pilot, ENG Truck Operator, and Weather Web Content Creator. Weekend Evening Meteorologist at 13 On Your Side. Also doing work as a Drone Pilot, ENG Truck Operator, and Weather Web Content Creator.

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Morning Meteorologist
      • Feb 2018 - Jul 2020

      On-air meteorologist working for the CBS station in Tyler, Texas. On-air, online, and on social, I specialized in long-form severe weather coverage and weather forecasting. On-air meteorologist working for the CBS station in Tyler, Texas. On-air, online, and on social, I specialized in long-form severe weather coverage and weather forecasting.

    • Meteorologist
      • Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

      Working with the First Warn 5 weather team at WNEM-TV. On-air meteorologist specializing in severe weather coverage and graphics content creation. Working with the First Warn 5 weather team at WNEM-TV. On-air meteorologist specializing in severe weather coverage and graphics content creation.

    • Technical Operations Director
      • Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

      Running and managing the technical side of WCRD, from mics to servers, music, and recording. Making sure the right people, have the right equipment, to get the job done!

    • Chief Weather Forecaster
      • May 2015 - May 2016

      Running the WCRD weather department and providing East Central Indiana with accurate and up to date weather forecasts on-air and online.

    • Reporter
      • Aug 2011 - May 2016

      I produce news packages and news briefs for WCRD News and our daily news program Live @ Five.

    • Producer
      • Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

      Producing WCRD News Live @ 5 on Fridays.

    • Assistant General Manager/Weather Forecaster
      • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

      Helping run the day to day operations of WCRD in addition to providing East Central Indiana with accurate weather forecasts as part of the WCRD Weather Team.

    • Chief Weather Forecaster
      • May 2013 - Aug 2014

      Running the WCRD weather department and providing East Central Indiana with accurate and up to date weather forecasts on-air and online.

    • Acting Assistant General Manager
      • Feb 2014 - Feb 2014

      While our General Manager was working the Sochi Olympic games I have been selected to fill in as Assistant GM. This includes helping with the day to day operation of the station, managing staff, holding meetings, and dealing with any issues that may arise.

    • Assistant Chief Weather Forecaster
      • Feb 2013 - May 2013

      I assist the Chief Meteorologist in the day to day operations of the weather department as well as provide on-air forecasts through our daily news cast, Live @ Five and weather briefs. I also provide severe weather coverage when storms threaten the region.

    • Weather Forecaster
      • Aug 2011 - Feb 2013

      Provide on-air forecasts through our daily Live @ Five newscast and periodically during the day with weather briefs. I have also engaged in severe weather coverage when hazardous weather impacts east central Indiana.

    • United States
    • Restaurants
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Server
      • Jun 2010 - Jun 2016

      Serving tables and being the leader on the floor. Took the lead and worked numerous positions and closing shifts. Strong experience with customer service and customer facing interaction. Additional employment at this location from November of 2017 through February of 2018. Serving tables and being the leader on the floor. Took the lead and worked numerous positions and closing shifts. Strong experience with customer service and customer facing interaction. Additional employment at this location from November of 2017 through February of 2018.

    • United States
    • Telecommunications
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chief Weather Forecaster
      • May 2012 - May 2016

      I work with all weather staff to make sure they are trained on our system, WSI TruVu Max, make sure everyone is scheduled correctly, address any issues we may have with technology and or people, and provide on-air forecasts.

    • Assistant Producer
      • Sep 2014 - Dec 2014

      Helping to produce NewsLink Indiana Tuesday nights.

    • Weather Forecaster
      • Aug 2011 - May 2012

      Provide on-air forecasts using WSI TruVu 3.0.

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Weather Specialist
      • Dec 2012 - Nov 2015

      I provided up to date and accurate on-air forecasts for Ft. Wayne and the surrounding viewing area. My responsibilities included on-air forecasts for WPTA-TV and WISE-TV, also formerly on WMYD-TV. I was also responsible for recording a radio forecast for WOWO-AM/FM and updating our website with current weather videos and forecasts. We used Baron's Vipir and Omni software along with AccuWeather's Cinema Live HD software for our television segments. WPTA ended news and weather operations for WMYD at 12:00 am June 16, 2014. Show less

    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Summer Intern/Volunteer (NWS Indianapolis Office)
      • May 2015 - Aug 2015

      Working with and learning from the staff at the Indianapolis WFO. Working with and learning from the staff at the Indianapolis WFO.

    • United States
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Weather Intern
      • May 2014 - Aug 2014

      Producing graphics and weather content for radio, TV, and web alongside the Forecast 8 team using the WSI TruVu max system. Producing graphics and weather content for radio, TV, and web alongside the Forecast 8 team using the WSI TruVu max system.

    • United Kingdom
    • Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Facilities, Conveyor Operator
      • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

      Ensuring that the conveyor system operates properly and remains unjammed. Full-time summer job. Ensuring that the conveyor system operates properly and remains unjammed. Full-time summer job.

Education

  • Ball State University
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Meteorology and GIS
    2011 - 2016

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