First Alert Meteorologist: Multi-Platform Forecasts

Iowa Broadcasters Association; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KCRG-TV9, the ABC affiliate serving Eastern Iowa, seeks a meteorologist for our First Alert Weather team in Cedar Rapids. You will forecast across newscasts, digital and social platforms, delivering viewer-centered weather with engaging graphics and timely severe-weather coverage.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and the ability to produce accurate forecasts under tight deadlines while representing the station at community events.

Qualifications

• Degree in atmospheric sciences.
• Experience in a professional TV newsroom preferred.
• Strong communication 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

Communications

Graphics for weather

Social media

Teamwork

Time management

Deadline pressure

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's in atmospheric sciences

Job description

KCRG-TV9, the ABC affiliate serving Eastern Iowa, seeks a meteorologist for our First Alert Weather team in Cedar Rapids. You will forecast across newscasts, digital and social platforms, delivering viewer-centered weather with engaging graphics and timely severe-weather coverage.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and the ability to produce accurate forecasts under tight deadlines while representing the station at community events.