Alex’s Resume

What to know

B.S. in Meteorology from Rutgers University
Awards:
- 2024 Northeast Regional Emmy Award Winner for our team’s long-form “Winter Weather Ready” special
- 2022 Southeast Regional Emmy Award Winner in the “Weather Anchor” category
- Nassau County’s 40 under 40 recipient presented by Blank Slate Media
- “Television Weathercaster of the Year” in 2022 from South Carolina Broadcast Association
Certifications:
- AMS CBM Seal Certified Meteorologist
- FAA Commercial Drone Pilot Certified
Current work:
- Full-time Meteorologist for News12
- Special Feature & Weather Reporter
- Creator and Host of Garden Guide on News12 and BeWell
  - Opens up a conversation about environmental issues.
  - Writes & edits segments using my tropical-themed backyard as a backdrop
  - Garden Guide Q&A Segment
    - I work with our weekend show producer to answer viewer-submitted questions live on the air during our weekend morning show

More than 8 Years of Professional TV experience

Other Things to know

Expertise in Severe Weather Coverage
- Led wall-to-wall coverage during Tornado Outbreaks in South Carolina and tornado warnings in Florida and New York.
- Led hurricane coverage several times including Hurricane Irma in Florida.
- Covers storms out in the field and in studio for News12 Long Island
Writes, shoots, and edits packages.
- Editing Experience with: Edius, Final Cut Pro, & Adobe Premiere Pro
Graduated “Meteorology Student of the Year“
- Awarded by the Rutgers Meteorology Department in recognition of my achievements academically and in community service
President of AMS and NWA Local Chapter – Rutgers University Meteorology Club
- Elected by my peers to lead the 50-member club
- 2015-2016

Have questions? Send me an email: alexandercalamia@gmail.com

ALEX CALAMIA