First Alert Meteorologist — Live Forecasts & Social Content

Kfyr-Tv; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KCRG-TV9 in Eastern Iowa is seeking a meteorologist to join our First Alert Weather team.

Analyze and interpret meteorological data to produce accurate forecasts, deliver engaging weather across platforms, and create social content. You will report live during severe weather and coordinate with the newsroom during threats.

Requirements include a degree in atmospheric sciences, TV newsroom experience preferred, strong communication, graphics skills, time management, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Degree in atmospheric sciences.
• Previous experience in a professional TV newsroom preferred.
• Strong communication skills, using spoken and written word supported with graphics and video.
• Ability to create clear graphics supporting a weather forecast story.
• Proficient in posting to digital platforms and managing social media.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Able to work under tight deadline pressure.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret meteorological data and models to produce an accurate forecast.
• Deliver forecasts engagingly and innovatively for multiple platforms.
• Create engaging social media content around weather.
• Report live during severe weather events.
• Alert and consult newsroom staff on severe weather threats.
• Represent the station at community and station-sponsored public events.

Skills

Forecasting skills

Broadcast communication

Social media

Live reporting

Graphic storytelling

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Degree in atmospheric sciences

Tools

Graphics software

Social media platforms

Job description

KCRG-TV9 in Eastern Iowa is seeking a meteorologist to join our First Alert Weather team.

Analyze and interpret meteorological data to produce accurate forecasts, deliver engaging weather across platforms, and create social content. You will report live during severe weather and coordinate with the newsroom during threats.

Requirements include a degree in atmospheric sciences, TV newsroom experience preferred, strong communication, graphics skills, time management, and a valid driver’s license.