Sam Argier Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

•On-air meteorologist for the weekday editions of FOX5 News from 2 p.m. through 7 p.m. Accurately interpret complex weather data, reports, and projections to deliver a clear and concise forecast.•Manage resource allocation when the news department covers weather-related stories. Advise senior leadership and brief staff on where to send photographers and reporters to ensure they are in the heart of the weather impact.•Make strategic decisions under pressure daily, during breaking news, severe weather, and crisis situations. •Contribute to weather-related special reports, team coverage, and breaking news under tight deadlines.Develop creative weather graphics for television, digital, and social media using The Weather Company's MAX software. Proficient in producing augmented reality graphics through MAX Reality. Accomplishments•Created and implemented the "Weather on the Road'' school franchise. Visited dozens of elementary schools to teach students about the weather in a fun and interactive way that covers STEM teaching standards. The sponsored segment generated additional revenue for the news station while growing community outreach.•Conceptualized, designed, and coordinated the launch of augmented reality weather graphics utilizing MAX Reality software. Examples of the work were featured at NAB Show; the largest trade show for media, entertainment, and technology.•Consistent growth in ratings and market share during tenure at the news station. The afternoon and evening editions of FOX5 News are regularly the #1 rated newscasts during the time period.•Winner of five Emmy® Awards for weather coverage: NATAS Pacific Southwest Chapter.

Greater Seattle Area

•Delivered the weather forecasts on KIRO 7 Eyewitness News, weekdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and at 11:00 p.m. as Chief Meteorologist for Seattle’s CBS news affiliate.•Partnered with management to analyze market research and implement best practices for weather coverage.•Performed numerous weather forecasts on location, and broadcasted several live events including the Seafair Torchlight Parade, hydroplane races, and air shows.Accomplishments•During my tenure as the Morning Meteorologist at KIRO-TV, the 4:30 a.m. newscast was the highest rated in the nation.•Presented news on flights with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Air Team and the U.S. Marine Corps.Collaborated with management to develop the “KIRO 7 PinPoint Weather” branding in addition to leading the re-launch of the graphic package.•Four-time Emmy® Award winner: Pacific Northwest Chapter

Palm Springs, Ca

•Delivered the weekday evening weathercasts on KMIR 6 News at 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. •Monitored breaking weather, reported weather live in the field, filed feature reports, and produced graphics using WSI’s Show FX weather system.•Collaborated with public relations agencies in setting up interviews and venues for news broadcasts.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Geosciences- Broadcast Meteorology

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (Bfa), Film And Television- Broadcast Journalism