Weekend Weather Anchor & Community Forecaster
KGUN 9
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Job summary
KGUN 9 in Tucson is seeking a Weekend Meteorologist to deliver accurate forecasts for viewers across Southern Arizona. You'll combine forecasting expertise, storytelling, and community engagement, serving as a trusted on-air presence while contributing weather and news content across TV, digital, and social platforms.
The role requires a bachelor's in meteorology or related field and several years of on-air forecasting experience, a valid driver's license, and a passion for clear, compelling
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field preferred.
- Three or more years of forecasting and on-air meteorology experience preferred.
- Valid driver's license and driving record meeting company requirements required.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver engaging weekend weathercasts using data, radar, and graphics.
- Analyze weather information from satellites, radar, models to create forecasts.
- Provide urgent weather updates and severe weather coverage when needed.
- Produce weather content across TV, digital, social, streaming, and other platforms.
- Develop weather stories and enterprise content for the community.
- Report live from events and field assignments as needed.
- Collaborate with newsroom and tech teams to evaluate weather tech.
- Travel locally for live shots and field reporting.
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Job description
KGUN 9 in Tucson is seeking a Weekend Meteorologist to deliver accurate forecasts for viewers across Southern Arizona. You'll combine forecasting expertise, storytelling, and community engagement, serving as a trusted on-air presence while contributing weather and news content across TV, digital, and social platforms.
The role requires a bachelor's in meteorology or related field and several years of on-air forecasting experience, a valid driver's license, and a passion for clear, compelling
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