Live Weather Anchor & Data-Driven Forecaster

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

Job summary

KMVT, The E.W. Scripps Company CBS affiliate in Twin Falls, Idaho, seeks a Meteorologist to analyze data from satellites and radar, and to deliver accurate forecasts for our community across TV, radio, and the Internet.

You'll prepare daily weathercasts, deliver urgent updates when needed, and contribute to weather content for multiple platforms while collaborating with the news team. A Bachelor’s in Meteorology and 3+ years in the field are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology preferred.
• Generally 3+ years experience in related field 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 all weathercast materials over a variety of mediums, including, but not limited to: TV, Radio, Internet.
• Assist management in evaluations of potential new weather data gathering and presentation computers.
• Receive assignments or evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
• Report live from event sites or mobile broadcast unit.
• May write and produce quality news and weather stories for multiple media platforms.
• May report, write, capture visual content, edit, and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as Internet and digital channels.
• Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.
• Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

Skills

Weather data analysis

Broadcast writing

Content posting to websites

Team collaboration

Camera equipment knowledge

Editing systems

Newsroom computer systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Tools

Editing systems

Newsroom computer systems

Job description

KMVT, The E.W. Scripps Company CBS affiliate in Twin Falls, Idaho, seeks a Meteorologist to analyze data from satellites and radar, and to deliver accurate forecasts for our community across TV, radio, and the Internet.

You'll prepare daily weathercasts, deliver urgent updates when needed, and contribute to weather content for multiple platforms while collaborating with the news team. A Bachelor’s in Meteorology and 3+ years in the field are preferred.