Reporter/Broadcast Meteorologist - KIRO TV

Cox Media Group, LLC.; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Parental leave

Holidays and flexible time

Job summary

News Reporter/Broadcast Meteorologist position at Cox Media Group in Seattle seeks a dynamic on-air presenter with strong forecast skills and a digital-first mindset. You will deliver forecasts across daily newscasts and contribute engaging stories for multiple platforms, including social media and apps.

The role requires a proven track record in weather coverage, live presentation excellence, and the ability to manage breaking news with calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or meteorology atmospheric science, or equivalent education and work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of on-air broadcast experience.
• Proven experience covering severe weather and extended storm events.
• Strong working knowledge of WSI systems.
• Excellent live presentation, ad-libbing, and storytelling skills.
• Demonstrated digital-first approach, including social media and app engagement.

Responsibilities

• Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms.
• Deliver clear, accurate, and engaging forecasts across multiple daily newscasts.
• Provide confident, in-depth coverage during severe and breaking weather events.
• Ability to perform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines.
• Create and publish timely, compelling content for digital, app, streaming, and social platforms.
• Produce weather explainers and enterprise content that enhances viewer understanding.
• Utilize WSI weather systems to build visually compelling graphics and presentations.
• Collaborate with weather team, newsroom, and digital media personnel to integrate weather coverage across all platforms.
• Represent the station at community events and public appearances.

Skills

On-air reporting

Broadcast meteorology

Severe weather coverage

Social media engagement

Live presentation

WSI systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or meteorology atmospheric science

Tools

WSI systems

Job description

Location:WA-Seattle

Position Overview

KIRO 7 News is seeking a dynamic News Reporter/Broadcast Meteorologist to join our award-winning news and weather team for Seattle and Western Washington. We are looking for a dynamic on-air presentation and a strong forecaster who also brings and a clear, authoritative delivery to breaking weather coverage. The ideal candidate has a digital-first mindset and connects authentically with viewers on-air and online.

The job will feature a mix of general assignment reporting and forecasting. Being a social media dynamo is also a major plus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms
• Deliver clear, accurate, and engaging forecasts across multiple daily newscasts
• Provide confident, in-depth coverage during severe and breaking weather events
• Ability to perform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines
• Create and publish timely, compelling content for digital, app, streaming, and social platforms
• Produce weather explainers and enterprise content that enhances viewer understanding
• Utilize WSI weather systems to build visually compelling graphics and presentations
• Collaborate with weather team, newsroom, and digital media personnel to integrate weather coverage across all platforms
• Represent the station at community events and public appearances

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or meteorology atmospheric science, or equivalent education and work experience
• Minimum 3 years of on-air broadcast experience
• Proven experience covering severe weather and extended storm events
• Strong working knowledge of WSI systems
• Excellent live presentation, ad-libbing, and storytelling skills
• Demonstrated digital-first approach, including social media and app engagement
• Flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• Active AMS CBM or Seal of Approval and/or NWA Seal of Approval, or ability to gain certification/seal within reasonable time frame

The wage scale for this position is $34.50 per hour to $43.00 per hour.

Benefits for Full-Time roles include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available to the employee and employee’s family (i.e. child, spouse, domestic partner).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care) and Health Savings Accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance (supplemental and accidental, death, and dismemberment)
• Participation in CMG’s 401(k) plan with generous company match and both pre-tax and Roth options
• Full-time hourly employees are eligible to earn up to 176 hours of PTO inclusive of paid sick and safe time under applicable law.
• Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Up to eight (8) paid holidays & two (2) floating holidays throughout calendar year 2026
• Up to two (2) weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• All other benefits required by applicable law

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 17 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

CMG is a special place. Here, we rely on our winning mindset and deep expertise to find creative solutions, think differently, and work together to positively impact the people and communities we serve. It's where we connect and inspire diverse audiences every day and everywhere with our unmatched content, products, services and people.

At CMG, we take pride in our collaborative and open environment, where everyone feels valued, seen and heard. Our shared commitment to living our company's core Values – Teamwork, Integrity, Quality and Fiscal Responsibility - propels us every day, in everything we do. We encourage you to explore #LifeAtCMG, where you can bring your best, authentic self to work, think boldly and make a difference.

CMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.