Morning Meteorologist
About The Position
KOCO-TV, the Hearst Television ABC affiliate in Oklahoma City, is seeking a high-energy, highly skilled meteorologist to join its First Alert Weather Team. The role calls for a science-informed forecaster who can tell relatable weather stories in a major weather market, deliver accurate forecasts, communicate appropriate urgency and authority during severe weather, explain complicated information clearly, and remain composed under pressure. The position reports to the News Director. The meteorologist delivers weather content across television, radio partner, and digital platforms; produces science-based news content during the week; and uses available technology to tell compelling weather stories. The role may involve field deployment during weather events and requires in-person attendance.
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting.
- Proven on-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverage.
- A dynamic and authoritative on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation.
- Knowledge of interpreting and translating high-powered radar data.
- Excellent forecasting and on-air skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to tell a compelling weather story.
- Ability to do live field reporting on weather and other topics.
- Previous on-air experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with WSI and Baron graphics and technology.
- Radar experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or a related field.
- CBM and/or AMS seal.
- Related military experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Give viewers accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts.
- Provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events.
- Deliver content simultaneously on television, for radio partners, and on digital platforms.
- Produce science-based news content during the week.
- Use available technology and tools to tell an intriguing weather story.
- Potentially report from the field during weather events.
- Gather information, summarize facts, and clearly communicate content for broadcast.
- Attend work in person.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional wellness support
- Paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- LGBTQ+ health services
- Additional benefits to meet the employee’s and family’s needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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