Meteorologist, KGTV
About The Position
KGTV, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in San Diego, California, seeks a skilled and passionate Meteorologist to analyze meteorological data gathered by satellites and radar and prepare reports and forecasts for the public. The role helps viewers plan their days, stay safe during severe weather, and stay connected to their community through daily weathercasts and urgent updates across television, radio, and digital platforms. The Meteorologist prepares and delivers weathercasts and weather updates, contributes to news and weather stories across multiple platforms, and may report live from event sites or a mobile broadcast unit. The role also involves evaluating news leads, gathering and verifying information, and collaborating with photographers and management as needed. This position is onsite in San Diego, California.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance meeting the company's required insurance limits.
- Computer literacy, including familiarity with weather and newsroom computer systems.
- Knowledge of broadcast-quality camera equipment.
- Knowledge of editing systems.
- Strong broadcast and AP-style writing skills.
- Proficiency posting content to various websites.
- Self-motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Meteorology preferred.
- Generally 3 or more years of experience in a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver daily weathercasts using available weather data and graphics computers.
- Prepare and deliver urgent weather updates that interrupt regular programming when necessary.
- Prepare and deliver weathercast materials across television, radio, the Internet, and other media.
- Assist management in evaluating potential new weather data-gathering and presentation computers.
- Receive assignments or evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas.
- Report live from event sites or a mobile broadcast unit.
- May write and produce news and weather stories for multiple media platforms.
- May report, write, capture visual content, edit, and produce stories for Internet and digital channels on deadline.
- Work cooperatively with an assigned photographer, when applicable.
- Gather and verify factual information for stories through interviews, observation, and research.
- Perform other duties as needed and assigned.
Benefits
- Career path to grow professional experiences.
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Disability accident insurance.
- Hospital indemnity insurance.
- Critical illness insurance.
- Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
- ID protection.
- Pet discount program.
- Employee assistance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
