Meteorologist

News-Press & Gazette Company • Colorado Springs, CO

5h • $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

KRDO13 is seeking a full-time meteorologist. We are searching for a seasoned
on-air personality who embraces our weather and station brand on broadcast and
digital platforms. We go big and break into programming for severe weather
coverage. We are looking for a meteorologist who understands how to build
compelling forecasts with engaging graphics. This person must work well with
staff of all levels in high pressure and fluid situations. The meteorologist
must also be comfortable working with the News Director and station leadership
daily to drive weather coverage.

Requirements

• Deliver live forecasts and cut ins in studio and from an outdoor weather deck.
• Regularly produce content for station and professional digital platforms.
• Attend daily editorial meetings for weather updates.
• Willingness to occasionally report live in the field for weather team coverage.
• Ability to shift schedule on short notice for coverage needs.
• Willingness to participate in station events and represent the station in the community.
• Be a team player and lead by example at all times.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of weather experience at a commercial TV station.
• Meteorology degree preferred.
• Experience creating digital weather content.

Responsibilities

• Deliver live forecasts and cut ins in studio and from an outdoor weather deck.
• Regularly produce content for station and professional digital platforms.
• Attend daily editorial meetings for weather updates.
• Willingness to occasionally report live in the field for weather team coverage.
• Ability to shift schedule on short notice for coverage needs.
• Willingness to participate in station events and represent the station in the community.
• Be a team player and lead by example at all times.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Benefits

• PTO (Paid Time Off), Sick Leave, & Personal Holidays
• Health, Dental, & Vision Coverages
• 401k with an Employer Match
• FSA (Flexible Savings Account) & HSA (Health Savings Account)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Referral Program Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities
• KRDO13 also offers company-paid Basic Life Insurance, Basic Dependent Life Insurance and Basic AD&D coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed