WPSD NewsChannel 6 has announced the promotion of Jennifer Rukavina to chief meteorologist. Rukavina joined NewsChannel 6 in June 2004 as weekend meteorologist. She began anchoring the 6 p.m., and 10 p.m., weathercasts in October of last year when Cal Sisto left for another position out of state. In making the announcement, News Director Griff Potter said, “Jennifer has stepped up as a leader in our breaking weather coverage. Her commitment to warn viewers whenever severe weather threatens them has made her an important part of the Weather Authority team. ”
Rukavina’s expertise in weather forecasting and experience broadcasting during severe weather events recently earned her the American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval. The AMS Seal of Approval was launched in 1957 as a way to recognize on-air meteorologists for their sound delivery of weather information to the general public. Among radio and television meteorologists, the AMS Seal of Approval is sought as a mark of distinction.
Rukavina was awarded the Kentucky Associated Press 2008 Weathercaster of the Year. She was also one of only 25 meteorologists invited to participate in January’s Steamboat Weather Summit in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The majority of the attendees represented the top television markets in the country, a WPSD news release said.
Rukavina’s expertise in weather forecasting and experience broadcasting during severe weather events recently earned her the American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval. The AMS Seal of Approval was launched in 1957 as a way to recognize on-air meteorologists for their sound delivery of weather information to the general public. Among radio and television meteorologists, the AMS Seal of Approval is sought as a mark of distinction.
Rukavina was awarded the Kentucky Associated Press 2008 Weathercaster of the Year. She was also one of only 25 meteorologists invited to participate in January’s Steamboat Weather Summit in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. The majority of the attendees represented the top television markets in the country, a WPSD news release said.
