Location: WA-SeattleJob Title: Reporter/Broadcast Meteorologist - KIRO TVPosition OverviewKIRO 7 News is seeking a dynamic News Reporter/Broadcast Meteorologist to join our award-winning news and weather team for Seattle and Western Washington. We are looking for a dynamic on-air presentation and a strong forecaster who also brings and a clear, authoritative delivery to breaking weather coverage. The ideal candidate has a digital-first mindset and connects authentically with viewers on-air and online.
The job will feature a mix of general assignment reporting and forecasting. Being a social media dynamo is also a major plus.
Please submit your resume, link to demo reel (including breaking weather coverage), and examples of digital/social content.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms
- Deliver clear, accurate, and engaging forecasts across multiple daily newscasts
- Provide confident, in-depth coverage during severe and breaking weather events
- Ability to perform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines
- Create and publish timely, compelling content for digital, app, streaming, and social platforms
- Produce weather explainers and enterprise content that enhances viewer understanding
- Utilize WSI weather systems to build visually compelling graphics and presentations
- Collaborate with weather team, newsroom, and digital media personnel to integrate weather coverage across all platforms
- Represent the station at community events and public appearances
Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or meteorology atmospheric science, or equivalent education and work experience
- Minimum 3 years of on-air broadcast experience
- Proven experience covering severe weather and extended storm events
- Strong working knowledge of WSI systems
- Excellent live presentation, ad-libbing, and storytelling skills
- Demonstrated digital-first approach, including social media and app engagement
- Flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays
- Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications- Active AMS CBM or Seal of Approval and/or NWA Seal of Approval, or ability to gain certification/seal within reasonable time frame
The wage scale for this position is $34.50 per hour to $43.00 per hour.
Benefits for Full-Time roles include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available to the employee and employee's family (i.e. child, spouse, domestic partner).
- Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care) and Health Savings Accounts
- Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance (supplemental and accidental, death, and dismemberment)
- Participation in CMG's 401(k) plan with generous company match and both pre-tax and Roth options
- Full-time hourly employees are eligible to earn up to 176 hours of PTO inclusive of paid sick and safe time under applicable law.
- Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
- Up to eight (8) paid holidays & two (2) floating holidays throughout calendar year 2026
- Up to two (2) weeks of paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- All other benefits required by applicable law
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