Chief Meteorologist

KDRV-TV | KDKF-TV; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

NewsWatch 12 in Medford, Oregon, is seeking a Chief Meteorologist to lead weather coverage across broadcast and digital platforms. The ideal candidate has a meteorology degree and at least two years of broadcast meteorology experience; familiarity with WSI MAX is a plus and strong writing, speaking, and organizational skills are essential.

This role requires a pre-employment drug screen and background check, a valid Oregon driver’s license, and the ability to lift equipment up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• A degree in meteorology is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years' broadcast meteorology experience.
• Proficiency with weather software is preferred (WSI MAX).
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
• Good driving record; must possess or obtain an Oregon driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift equipment weighing approximately 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver weather content across broadcast and digital platforms.
• Lead on-air weather forecasting and presentation.
• Be the leading voice for FireWatch coverage.
• Showcase forecasting skills in a dynamic weather environment.

Skills

Broadcast meteorology

On-air presentation

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Education

Meteorology degree

Tools

WSI MAX

Job description

NewsWatch 12, this year's Oregon Station of the Year and leading news in Southern Oregon, is looking for a Chief Meteorologist. Our station is located in the beautiful Rogue Valley near the Southern Oregon Wine Trail and is just a short drive away from great hiking, mountain biking, skiing, golfing, fishing, and whitewater rafting, so weather is king in the region.

As Chief Meteorologist, you will prepare and deliver weather content across all broadcast and digital platforms. The successful candidate is computer savvy (knowledge of WSI MAX is a plus) and has great writing, speaking, and organizational skills. A degree in meteorology, with a minimum of two (2) years' broadcast meteorology experience required.

KDRV is the market leader and has been #1 in local news for more than 30 years.We produce 35 hours of local television news per week, plus digital and social coverage throughout the day.We serve a large area across six counties in Southern Oregon and our part of Northern California. This is a great opportunity to test your on-air and forecasting skills in a dynamic weather environment with ocean beaches, mountain ranges, scenic river valleys, and be the leading voice for our FireWatch Coverage.

We offer great benefits including medical, vision, dental, and life insurance, 401(k), and a generous PTO plan (vacation, sick, holidays).

Some additional requirements

• A pre-employment drug screen and background check are required.
• Good driving record. Must possess or be able to obtain an Oregon driver’s license.
• Must be able to use, transport, and lift equipment weighing approximately 50 pounds.

About our company

• KDRV is part of Allen Media Broadcasting, a division of Entertainment Studios/Allen Media Group, one of the largest privately-owned media companies in the nation.AMG owns 11 24-hour HD television networks, including The Weather Channel.