Weekend Evening Meteorologist & Multimedia Journalist

Scripps Media, Inc.; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision

Retirement savings plan

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

KKCO, The E.W. Scripps station in Grand Junction, Colorado is looking for a Weekend Evening Meteorologist. This role requires analyzing data to prepare reports and forecasts, and also serving as a Multimedia Journalist on weekdays.

Your responsibilities include preparing weather broadcasts, delivering real-time updates, and reporting from various locations. A Bachelor's degree in Meteorology and 3+ years of experience is preferred, along with strong writing and technical skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver daily weathercasts utilizing all available weather data.
• Deliver urgent weather updates if necessary.
• Develop story ideas from news leads.
• Report live from event sites.
• Produce multi-platform news and weather stories.

Skills

Computer literacy

Broadcast quality camera knowledge

Editing skills

Broadcast writing skills

Content posting

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Tools

Weather systems

Job description

KKCO, The E.W. Scripps station in Grand Junction, Colorado is looking for a Weekend Evening Meteorologist. This role requires analyzing data to prepare reports and forecasts, and also serving as a Multimedia Journalist on weekdays.

Your responsibilities include preparing weather broadcasts, delivering real-time updates, and reporting from various locations. A Bachelor's degree in Meteorology and 3+ years of experience is preferred, along with strong writing and technical skills.