METEOROLOGIST - KKTV
FOX Carolina News•Colorado Springs, CO
•$24 - $26
About The Position
KKTV has an immediate opening for a meteorologist to join the 11 Alert Weather team. The successful candidate will have experience interpreting weather forecast models and effectively communicating with our southern Colorado audiences on broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. We are looking for experienced candidates who can demonstrate credibility and personality on our market-leading platforms. The deadline to apply for this opportunity is May 5, 2026.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or a related field.
- Previous broadcast meteorology experience; digital content experience preferred.
- Demonstrable on-camera experience illustrating an engaging/comfortable/credible presentation.
- Demonstrable writing experience.
- Good communication skills with experience working with colleagues in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret weather data and forecast models to prepare accurate, informative weather content for all platforms.
- Prepare weather presentations using the WSI-MAX graphic system.
- Cover disruptive and severe weather on a variety of platforms.
- Cover severe and breaking weather situations across all platforms
- Develop and post unique weather content to station website, social media accounts, and apps
- Flexibility in scheduling to cover severe weather or fill in for other weather team members
- Work closely with meteorologists, news management, and producers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
- Focus on Caring
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
