Meteorologist, KOAA

The EW Scripps Company

$81K — $106K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Meteorology preferred
  • 3+ years experience in a related field preferred
  • Computer literacy in weather and newsroom systems
  • Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment
  • Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
  • Proficient in posting content online
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and deliver daily weathercasts using available data and graphics
  • Provide urgent weather updates, interrupting programming as necessary
  • Deliver weathercasts across multiple platforms including TV, radio, and Internet
  • Assist management in evaluating new weather data systems
  • Develop story ideas from assignments, news leads, and tips
  • Report live from event sites or mobile broadcast units
  • Write and produce quality news and weather stories for various media

Benefits

  • Career growth opportunities
  • Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Disability accident insurance and critical illness coverage
  • Life insurance and ID protection programs
  • Pet discount program and employee assistance program
Full Job Description
Join the team at KOAA, The E.W. Scripps NBC affiliate in Colorado Springs as a Meteorologist and become a trusted source of weather information for our community across television, digital, radio, and social platforms. We're looking for an experienced communicator who can deliver accurate, compelling forecasts, provide critical coverage during severe weather events, and create content that helps audiences stay informed and safe. If you're passionate about storytelling, thrive in a fast-paced newsroom, and enjoy connecting with viewers across multiple platforms, we'd love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
  • Prepare and deliver daily weathercasts utilizing all available weather data and graphics computers.
  • Prepare and deliver urgent weather updates interrupting regular programming as necessary.
  • Prepare and deliver all weathercast materials over a variety of mediums, including, but not limited to: TV, Radio, Internet.
  • Assist management in evaluations of potential new weather data gathering and presentation computers.
  • Receive assignments or evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
  • Report live from event sites or mobile broadcast unit.
  • May write and produce quality news and weather stories for multiple media platforms.
  • May report, write, capture visual content, edit, and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as Internet and digital channels.
  • Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.
  • Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
  • Perform other duties as needed and assigned.


WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
  • Bachelors degree in Meteorology preferred
  • Generally 3+ years experience in related field preferred


WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
  • Computer literacy, including weather and newsroom computer systems
  • Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment
  • Knowledge of editing systems
  • Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
  • Proficient at 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 with the company required insurance limits.


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COMPENSATION RANGE:
Annual Salary: $81,000.00 - 106000

Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in Colorado.

WHAT WE OFFER (ADDITIONAL BENEFITS):
  • A career path to grow your professional experiences
  • Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.


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