Every time the Packers play a game on TV, the daily newspaper publishes a roster of names, numbers and positions.
The folks over there might want to consider doing the same thing with their TV station, too.
The turnover at WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) continued on Tuesday when veteran meteorologist Paul Joseph announced his retirement after 36 years. Joseph's announcement, which came during the afternoon broadcast, continued a string of departures that included Kevin Hunt, Tami Kou, Vivian King, Claudia Coffey, Kimberly Kane, Scott Friedman, Erick Weber, Jim Ott, Andy Treinen and -- most notably -- veteran anchor Mike Gousha, who ends his run next month.
Here is the official press release from Capitol Drive on Joseph's departure:
Paul Joseph, chief meteorologist of WTMJ-TV and Newsradio620 WTMJ today announced his retirement after a 36 year broadcast career in Milwaukee. "My wife, Judy, and I felt that this was a perfect time to move ahead to a new phase in our lives," said Joseph. "With our four children married, three grandchildren and we hope more on the way, retirement from broadcasting offers us a great opportunity to have a lot more time to enjoy all of our blessings."
Mark Strachota, vice president and general manager of WTMJ-TV said, "Paul is one of the true broadcast icons in Milwaukee. He pioneered the role of meteorologists on television and radio and to this day is a leader in the broadcast business."
Fresh out of graduate school, Paul Joseph began his career with TMJ4 in June 1970. Combining strong communication skills with his knowledge of science and meteorology Joseph ushered in a new era in Milwaukee television, a forecast with depth and understanding as well as personal connection. He assumed the role of Chief Meteorologist in 1972 when station weatherman, Bill Carlson retired. More than three decades later, Joseph has led his team through many evolutions of technology and forecasting techniques meant to inform and protect viewers in Southeastern Wisconsin.
"Longevity is not something to be taken for granted in the television business. Paul Joseph bonded with viewers and listeners across Southeastern Wisconsin. He's a consummate professional who is dedicated to communicating accurate reliable forecasts for our audience," said Bill Berra, Journal Broadcast Group VP of news and news director at WTMJ-TV.
"The fact that I've stayed in one place for my entire career is very unusual in broadcasting," said Joseph. "This area has fascinating and challenging weather to forecast and has been a wonderful city in which to raise a family. I have benefited from a very loyal following and I want to sincerely thank the folks of Southeastern Wisconsin for watching and listening to my forecasts over these many years. We've been through a lot of active weather together and I have always strived to keep our audience's safety in mind while covering such extreme weather as tornados or major winter snowstorms.
Education has always been important to Joseph. He said, "Being a broadcast meteorologist has given me the opportunity to have a positive influence in enhancing weather education in the community. I'm very proud that over 35 years ago we started bringing the 'Traveling Weather Show' into area schools. Tens of thousands of Milwaukee area youngsters have been given the opportunity to see how fascinating and exciting science can be."
Joseph has been a member of both the American Meteorological Society Board of Broadcast Meteorology and its Board of Meteorological Education. He held the American Meteorological Seal of Approval for both radio and television and in 2005 was awarded its new Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation after passing a comprehensive examination of his science.
In 2001, the American Meteorological Society (AMS) awarded Joseph its highest honor for a broadcaster, the Award for Outstanding Service by a Broadcast Meteorologist. He became just the 24th broadcaster in the United States to ever receive this award given for his "pioneering efforts in broadcast meteorology serving the Milwaukee television and radio market for 30 years."
In 1995, Joseph was named a lifetime Fellow of the AMS for his more than 25 years of involvement in the improvement of broadcast meteorology both in Wisconsin and nationwide, and for his contribution to weather education in the Milwaukee area. In 1991, the National Weather Association named him its Radio/Television Broadcaster of the Year. He also has received awards from the Milwaukee Press Club and the Milwaukee Chapter of American Women in Radio and Television.
Joseph attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated from the University of Utah-Salt Lake City, first with a bachelor's degree in meteorology, then a master's degree in meteorology with an air-pollution minor.
Following retirement, Joseph plans to continue teaching. "I've developed a meteorology course in the Physics Department at Marquette University and have taught there for the past 18 years. I've always enjoyed sharing my passion for the weather with students of all ages," said Joseph.
Paul Joseph's last day at WTMJ-TV and Newsradio620 WTMJ will be Friday, Aug. 18, 2006.
The folks over there might want to consider doing the same thing with their TV station, too.
The turnover at WTMJ-TV (Channel 4) continued on Tuesday when veteran meteorologist Paul Joseph announced his retirement after 36 years. Joseph's announcement, which came during the afternoon broadcast, continued a string of departures that included Kevin Hunt, Tami Kou, Vivian King, Claudia Coffey, Kimberly Kane, Scott Friedman, Erick Weber, Jim Ott, Andy Treinen and -- most notably -- veteran anchor Mike Gousha, who ends his run next month.
Here is the official press release from Capitol Drive on Joseph's departure:
Paul Joseph, chief meteorologist of WTMJ-TV and Newsradio620 WTMJ today announced his retirement after a 36 year broadcast career in Milwaukee. "My wife, Judy, and I felt that this was a perfect time to move ahead to a new phase in our lives," said Joseph. "With our four children married, three grandchildren and we hope more on the way, retirement from broadcasting offers us a great opportunity to have a lot more time to enjoy all of our blessings."
Mark Strachota, vice president and general manager of WTMJ-TV said, "Paul is one of the true broadcast icons in Milwaukee. He pioneered the role of meteorologists on television and radio and to this day is a leader in the broadcast business."
Fresh out of graduate school, Paul Joseph began his career with TMJ4 in June 1970. Combining strong communication skills with his knowledge of science and meteorology Joseph ushered in a new era in Milwaukee television, a forecast with depth and understanding as well as personal connection. He assumed the role of Chief Meteorologist in 1972 when station weatherman, Bill Carlson retired. More than three decades later, Joseph has led his team through many evolutions of technology and forecasting techniques meant to inform and protect viewers in Southeastern Wisconsin.
"Longevity is not something to be taken for granted in the television business. Paul Joseph bonded with viewers and listeners across Southeastern Wisconsin. He's a consummate professional who is dedicated to communicating accurate reliable forecasts for our audience," said Bill Berra, Journal Broadcast Group VP of news and news director at WTMJ-TV.
"The fact that I've stayed in one place for my entire career is very unusual in broadcasting," said Joseph. "This area has fascinating and challenging weather to forecast and has been a wonderful city in which to raise a family. I have benefited from a very loyal following and I want to sincerely thank the folks of Southeastern Wisconsin for watching and listening to my forecasts over these many years. We've been through a lot of active weather together and I have always strived to keep our audience's safety in mind while covering such extreme weather as tornados or major winter snowstorms.
Education has always been important to Joseph. He said, "Being a broadcast meteorologist has given me the opportunity to have a positive influence in enhancing weather education in the community. I'm very proud that over 35 years ago we started bringing the 'Traveling Weather Show' into area schools. Tens of thousands of Milwaukee area youngsters have been given the opportunity to see how fascinating and exciting science can be."
Joseph has been a member of both the American Meteorological Society Board of Broadcast Meteorology and its Board of Meteorological Education. He held the American Meteorological Seal of Approval for both radio and television and in 2005 was awarded its new Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation after passing a comprehensive examination of his science.
In 2001, the American Meteorological Society (AMS) awarded Joseph its highest honor for a broadcaster, the Award for Outstanding Service by a Broadcast Meteorologist. He became just the 24th broadcaster in the United States to ever receive this award given for his "pioneering efforts in broadcast meteorology serving the Milwaukee television and radio market for 30 years."
In 1995, Joseph was named a lifetime Fellow of the AMS for his more than 25 years of involvement in the improvement of broadcast meteorology both in Wisconsin and nationwide, and for his contribution to weather education in the Milwaukee area. In 1991, the National Weather Association named him its Radio/Television Broadcaster of the Year. He also has received awards from the Milwaukee Press Club and the Milwaukee Chapter of American Women in Radio and Television.
Joseph attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison and graduated from the University of Utah-Salt Lake City, first with a bachelor's degree in meteorology, then a master's degree in meteorology with an air-pollution minor.
Following retirement, Joseph plans to continue teaching. "I've developed a meteorology course in the Physics Department at Marquette University and have taught there for the past 18 years. I've always enjoyed sharing my passion for the weather with students of all ages," said Joseph.
Paul Joseph's last day at WTMJ-TV and Newsradio620 WTMJ will be Friday, Aug. 18, 2006.
