Meteorologist / Forecaster

npgexternalcareers; Oregon; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

KTVZ News in Oregon is seeking a Meteorologist/Forecaster to join our Local Alert Weather team, delivering accurate, engaging forecasts across broadcast and streaming platforms, and contributing to our trusted weather coverage.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in meteorology and/or atmospheric sciences; candidates with communications or journalism degrees and strong weather interest will also be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in meteorology and/or atmospheric sciences.
• Candidates with degrees in communications and/or journalism and strong weather interest may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Analyze weather data and forecast models to produce accurate, timely forecasts.
• Communicate weather information clearly and engagingly to our audience across multiple platforms.
• Contribute reports to our “Shifting Seasons” franchise highlighting climate and seasonal weather stories for viewers in the region.
• This is primarily a weekend position with weekday fill-ins for morning and evening broadcasts as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology and/or atmospheric sciences

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.