Boise Evening Weather Anchor & Storyteller

The E.W. Scripps Company in; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KIVI, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Boise, Idaho, seeks an Evening Meteorologist to deliver accurate weather forecasts for TV, radio, streaming, and digital platforms.

You will prepare daily weathercasts, interrupt programming for urgent updates, and craft weather content across multiple formats. Required: bachelor's degree in meteorology or equivalent experience, and typically 5+ years in the field, with a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in meteorology preferred or equivalent years of experience.
• Generally 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

Responsibilities

• 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 weathercast materials over TV, radio, streaming, and digital platforms.
• Assist management in evaluations of potential new weather data gathering and presentation computers.
• Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
• Report live from event sites or mobile broadcast unit.
• May write and produce weather stories for multiple platforms on deadline.

Skills

Broadcast meteorology

Weather data analysis

Newsroom systems

Camera equipment knowledge

Editing systems

Strong writing

Posting content to websites

Deadline-driven

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology or related field

Tools

Weather data systems

Editing software

Broadcast camera equipment

Streaming/digital platforms posting

Job description

KIVI, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Boise, Idaho, seeks an Evening Meteorologist to deliver accurate weather forecasts for TV, radio, streaming, and digital platforms.

You will prepare daily weathercasts, interrupt programming for urgent updates, and craft weather content across multiple formats. Required: bachelor's degree in meteorology or equivalent experience, and typically 5+ years in the field, with a valid driver's license.