When Jim Cantore touches down in a city, it makes the news.
During a major weather event like Hurricane Dorian, news outlets evenspeculateabout hisnext destination.
He has superfans everywhere, and when he gets excited about weather,it goes viral.
Although people might think I have the fanciest machine, I really dont.
Tell us a little about your background and how you got to where you are today.
What are your job responsibilities?
Take us through a recent workday.
Getting up that early wears on you.
Then I get ready and drive to HQ and arrive about an hour before my show starts.
I always know everything I am going to say before I walk in the door.
Thats the hardest part about my job.
Getting up that early wears on you.
What apps, gadgets, or tools cant you live without?
I cant live withoutRadarScopeandWeatherBug.
These weather apps are informative for both my personal life and my job.
Whats your workspace setup like?
I have a desk, laptop, docking station, two monitors and a desk line.
I prefer to sit at my desk in an ergonomic chair vs. having a standing desk.
Whats your favorite shortcut or hack?
Using Twitter for weather news-gathering quickly and on the go.
Take us through an interesting, unusual, or finicky process you have in place at work.
Without them, my job is impossible.
They get graphics loaded, they get me realtime info when I need it, and so much more.
We stay connected through unique studio technology that allows us to communicate in real time.
Whats the biggest mistake youve made at work, and how did you deal with it?
How do you keep track of what you have to do?
My executive assistant keeps me on track and up-to-date on whats on my plate.
Shes a great person to work with and Im grateful for her help.
How do you recharge or take a break?
I love spending time with my kids and I also do a lot of landscaping.
What are you currently reading, or what do you recommend?
What music do you listen to?
I love 80s rock, like AC/DC and Bruce Springsteen.
I also love country music.
Who else would you like to see answer these questions?
Mike Trout, my friend and meteorologist-in-training.
(He also happens to be the center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels.)
Whats the best advice youve ever received?
Thats why he encouraged me to study meteorology and Im so glad he did.
Whats a problem youre still trying to solve?
Ive learned to simplify my life to best excel at these roles and that really helps.
