Morning Meteorologist & Desert Weather Presenter

The E. W. Scripps Company; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KGUN 9 in Tucson, part of The E.W. Scripps Company, seeks a Morning Meteorologist to wake Southern Arizona with weather that matters. You’ll forecast for a region shaped by monsoons, heat and mountain snow, delivering clear, actionable information across TV, digital and social platforms.

You’ll report live from events, write and produce weather stories, and collaborate with photographers to create engaging content for multiple channels in a fast-paced newsroom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology preferred.
• Generally 3+ years experience in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver daily weathercasts utilizing all available data and graphics equipment.
• Provide urgent weather updates interrupting regular programming as necessary.
• Deliver weather content across TV, radio, internet and social platforms.
• Report live from events or mobile units and write/produce weather stories for multiple platforms.

Skills

Weather forecasting

Broadcast writing

AP style

Newsroom software

Website posting

Camera equipment

Editing systems

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Tools

Video editing software

Broadcast cameras

Newsroom computers

Job description

KGUN 9 in Tucson, part of The E.W. Scripps Company, seeks a Morning Meteorologist to wake Southern Arizona with weather that matters. You’ll forecast for a region shaped by monsoons, heat and mountain snow, delivering clear, actionable information across TV, digital and social platforms.

You’ll report live from events, write and produce weather stories, and collaborate with photographers to create engaging content for multiple channels in a fast-paced newsroom.