Chief Meteorologist

News-Press & Gazette Company•Bend, OR

23h•Onsite

About The Position

KTVZ News is searching for the next leader of Central Oregon's most trusted weather team. This is an exceptionally rare opportunity for an experienced broadcast meteorologist to step into one of the most respected weather brands in the Pacific Northwest. For decades, viewers across Central Oregon have relied on KTVZ News and the Local Alert Weather Team to keep them informed through every season. We're looking for a Chief Meteorologist who understands that responsibility and is excited to lead a team committed to serving our communities every day. This is a high-profile leadership role that works alongside the newsroom while helping shape weather coverage across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social media platforms. We're looking for someone with exceptional forecasting skills, a distinctive and authentic on-air presence, and a passion for connecting with viewers. The ideal candidate embraces innovation, values collaboration, and recognizes that today's weather coverage extends far beyond the evening newscast. As Chief Meteorologist, you'll lead by example both on and off camera. You'll mentor and develop the Local Alert Weather Team, provide constructive and actionable feedback, and foster a culture built on collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth. Working closely with the News Director, you'll help define the vision for weather coverage while ensuring our forecasts remain accurate, consistent, and engaging across every platform and every shift. If you're an experienced meteorologist who is passionate about forecasting, committed to community service, and ready to lead one of the region's most trusted weather teams, we encourage you to apply. Opportunities like this don't come along often, and we're excited to find the next leader of the Local Alert Weather Team at KTVZ News.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in meteorology or atmospheric sciences.
At least five years of broadcast meteorology experience.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Demonstrated mentoring experience.
Strong forecasting abilities.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to perform confidently under pressure.
Experience creating content across television, digital, and social platforms.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional forecasting skills.
Distinctive and authentic on-air presence.
Passion for connecting with viewers.
Embraces innovation.
Values collaboration.
Understands that today's weather coverage extends far beyond the evening newscast.
Passionate about forecasting.
Committed to community service.

Responsibilities

Lead the Local Alert Weather Team.
Mentor and develop the weather team.
Provide constructive and actionable feedback to the weather team.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth within the weather team.
Define the vision for weather coverage in collaboration with the News Director.
Ensure forecasts are accurate, consistent, and engaging across all platforms and shifts.
Shape weather coverage across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social media platforms.
Create content across television, digital, and social platforms.