Morning Meteorologist/ Weather Forecaster, KERO
About The Position
KERO, The E.W. Scripps Company’s ABC station in Bakersfield, California, is seeking a Morning Meteorologist / Weather Forecaster to analyze complex weather data and deliver forecasts for people in Bakersfield and Kern County. The position covers daily forecasts and severe weather events and uses weather technology to communicate changing conditions across multiple platforms. The role prepares and delivers daily weathercasts and urgent weather updates, including interruptions to regular programming when necessary. It also involves developing news and weather stories, reporting live from event sites or a mobile broadcast unit, and contributing content for TV, radio, internet, and other digital channels. The employee may write, report, capture visual content, edit, and produce stories on deadline, and may help evaluate new weather-data and presentation systems. The position is based in Bakersfield, California. The listed annual salary range is $72,400 to $75,000 for candidates performing the work in California.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Meteorology is preferred.
- Generally, 3+ years of experience in a related field is preferred.
- A valid driver’s license and a good driving record are required.
- Must be able 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.
- Generally, 3+ years of experience in a related field.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver daily weathercasts using available weather data and graphics computers.
- Prepare and deliver urgent weather updates, interrupting regular programming as necessary.
- Prepare and deliver weathercast materials across TV, radio, 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, if applicable.
- Gather and verify factual information through interviews, observation, and research.
- Perform other duties as needed and assigned.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Disability and accident insurance.
- Hospital indemnity insurance.
- Critical illness insurance.
- Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
- Identity protection.
- Pet discount program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Career path to grow professional experiences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
