Communications and broadcast professional with 15+ years of experience turning complex scientific and breaking-news information into clear, audience-focused stories. Former Chief Meteorologist with extensive live on-camera experience, severe-weather coverage, and digital/social content production. Returning to the workforce and targeting communications, media relations, public affairs, science communication, and meteorology roles—where I can apply strong storytelling, newsroom collaboration, and public speaking skills to inform and engage broad audiences.

Briana BermensoLo

Communications and broadcast professional with 15+ years of experience turning complex scientific and breaking-news information into clear, audience-focused stories. Former Chief Meteorologist with extensive live on-camera experience, severe-weather coverage, and digital/social content production. Returning to the workforce and targeting communications, media relations, public affairs, science communication, and meteorology roles—where I can apply strong storytelling, newsroom collaboration, and public speaking skills to inform and engage broad audiences.

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Communications and broadcast professional with 15+ years of experience turning complex scientific and breaking-news information into clear, audience-focused stories. Former Chief Meteorologist with extensive live on-camera experience, severe-weather coverage, and digital/social content production.

Returning to the workforce and targeting communications, media relations, public affairs, science communication, and meteorology roles—where I can apply strong storytelling, newsroom collaboration, and public speaking skills to inform and engage broad audiences.

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Work Experience

Primary Caregiver at Family Caregiving Career Break
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2026
Chief Meteorologist at Apple Valley News Now
August 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
Led live severe-weather coverage and delivered daily forecasts to regional audiences. Translated complex meteorological information into clear, audience-focused messaging across television and digital platforms. Collaborated with newsroom leadership on breaking-news coverage and produced digital and social media content.
Meteorologist (Radio Weather) at WTOP News
July 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021
Delivered radio weather forecasts and timely updates for listeners across the Washington, D.C. region. Communicated high-impact weather threats including heat, thunderstorms, snow, and major temperature changes. Adapted forecasts for an audio-first format with concise, actionable weather information.
Meteorologist at NBC4 Washington (Storm Team4)
July 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021
Served as a fill-in on-air meteorologist delivering forecasts across the Washington, D.C. region. Presented morning and weekend forecasts, extended outlooks, and updates during rapidly changing weather conditions. Translated forecast data and radar trends into clear, concise on-air guidance for viewers.
Meteorologist / News Anchor at KREM TV
July 1, 2013 - September 1, 2018
Served as meteorologist and news anchor for a four-hour morning newscast and noon newscast. Produced weekly weather packages, a recurring pet-adoption franchise, and daily radio weather segments. Created frequent social media and Facebook Live content and emceed community events.
Reporter and Weather Forecaster at KION-TV
July 1, 2011 - July 1, 2013
Produced, shot, wrote, and edited two news packages daily; built weather graphics and anchored weekend forecasts. Integrated social media into breaking-news, weather, and story coverage.
Morning Anchor at KTWO TV
January 1, 2009 - March 1, 2011
Produced and anchored daily morning and noon newscasts and shot, wrote, and edited weekly news packages. Handled daily assignment-desk responsibilities supporting newsroom coverage.

Education

Broadcast Meteorology at Mississippi State University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018
BFA, Television and Broadcast Journalism at Chapman University
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government