Meteorologist / Forecaster

News-Press & Gazette Co.; Bend (OR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

News-Press & Gazette Co. in Bend, Oregon seeks a Meteorologist/Forecaster for the Local Alert Weather team. You will analyze data, forecast models, and deliver accurate, engaging forecasts across TV and streaming platforms.

Ideal candidates hold a meteorology or atmospheric sciences degree, or a communications/journalism degree with a strong weather interest. This is primarily a weekend role with weekday fill-ins as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in meteorology and/or atmospheric sciences.
• Communications/journalism degrees with strong weather interest considered.

Responsibilities

• Analyze weather data and forecast models to produce accurate, timely forecasts.
• Deliver forecasts clearly across broadcast and streaming platforms.
• Contribute weather reports to the 'Shifting Seasons' franchise highlighting climate and seasonal stories.
• Communicate weather information in an engaging way to viewers.

Skills

Weather forecasting

Data analysis

Communication

Video editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology

Bachelor's degree in communications/journalism

Tools

Video editing

Job description

KTVZ News is seeking a Meteorologist / Forecaster to join our Local Alert Weather team, one of the most trusted weather brands in the Pacific Northwest.

Working closely with the station's Chief Meteorologist and News Director, this position will deliver accurate, engaging, and timely weather coverage across multiple platforms, from broadcast television to streaming devices.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in meteorology and/or atmospheric sciences.

However, candidates with a degree in communications and/or journalism who have a strong interest in weather forecasting will also be considered.

The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing weather data and forecast models to produce accurate, timely forecasts and communicating that information clearly and engagingly to our audience.

This is primarily a weekend position, with the successful candidate also available to fill in during weekdays for both morning and evening broadcasts as needed.

When not forecasting, the candidate will contribute reports to our "Shifting Seasons" franchise, highlighting climate, seasonal and weather stories of interest to viewers across the region.

The ability to shoot, write, and edit video is a plus, but is not required.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about weather, storytelling, and serving Central Oregon.

Candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Candidate must be able to passapre-employment background check and drug screen. This position isa full-time position that iseligible for a full array of benefitswhich can be viewedthrough our benefitshub located at https://flimp.live/MyNewsPressBenefits . NPG of Oregon is an EOE, references must be made available upon request.

Requisition Number:

26-1127

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