Meteorologist, KGUN
About The Position
KGUN, an E.W. Scripps station in Tucson, is seeking a Morning Meteorologist to help Southern Arizona viewers begin their day informed and prepared. The role forecasts weather for a region that experiences summer monsoons, flash flooding, extreme heat, mountain snow and clear desert mornings. The Meteorologist communicates forecasts and weather information clearly and usefully across broadcast, digital and social platforms. The position prepares and delivers daily weathercasts and urgent weather updates, and creates weathercast materials for television, radio, the internet and other media. It may also involve developing and reporting news and weather stories, producing content for multiple platforms, gathering and verifying information, and reporting live from event sites or a mobile broadcast unit. The role is based in Tucson, Arizona.
Requirements
- 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-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance meeting the company's required insurance limits.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Meteorology preferred.
- Generally, 3+ 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, interrupting 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 multiple platforms on deadline, including internet and digital channels.
- Work cooperatively with an assigned photographer, when applicable.
- Gather and verify factual information through interviews, observation and research.
- Perform other duties as needed and assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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