Part-Time Meteorologist: Live Forecasts & News

The E.W. Scripps Company in; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career path

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Retirement plan

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

KOAA, The E.W. Scripps NBC affiliate in Colorado Springs, is seeking a Part-Time Temporary Meteorologist to analyze meteorological data from satellites and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for the public.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Meteorology (preferred) and about 3+ years of related experience. On-site position with hourly compensation in a dynamic, deadline-driven newsroom environment.

Qualifications

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

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 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 news and weather stories for multiple media platforms.
• May report, write, capture visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline.
• Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.
• Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.

Job description

KOAA, The E.W. Scripps NBC affiliate in Colorado Springs, is seeking a Part-Time Temporary Meteorologist to analyze meteorological data from satellites and radar to prepare reports and forecasts for the public.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Meteorology (preferred) and about 3+ years of related experience. On-site position with hourly compensation in a dynamic, deadline-driven newsroom environment.