Weekend Weather Anchor & Community Reporter

Scripps Media, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KGUN 9 in Tucson seeks a Weekend Meteorologist to deliver accurate, engaging forecasts for viewers across Tucson and surrounding communities. You will combine forecasting expertise with storytelling and community engagement across TV, digital, social, streaming, and other platforms.

The role emphasizes on-air delivery, use of radar, satellites, and graphics, plus reporting live from events as needed. A degree in meteorology and several years of experience are preferred, with a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or a related field preferred.
• Three or more years forecasting and on-air meteorology experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and proof of insurance meeting company requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver engaging weekend weathercasts using the latest meteorological data, radar systems, and graphics technology.
• Analyze weather information from satellites, radar, models, and other forecasting tools to create accurate forecasts.
• Provide urgent weather updates and breaking severe weather coverage when conditions warrant.
• Produce and distribute weather content across television, digital, social, streaming, and other media platforms.
• Develop weather-related story ideas and enterprise content that informs and serves the community.
• Report live from community events, weather-related locations, or field assignments as needed.
• Drive station vehicles to remote broadcast locations and live reporting assignments throughout the viewing area.
• Collaborate with newsroom leadership and technical teams to evaluate emerging weather technologies and presentation tools.

Skills

Forecasting

On-air delivery

Storytelling

Community engagement

Driving field reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Tools

Weather graphics systems

Radar systems

Satellite data

Video editing systems

Broadcast camera equipment

Job description

KGUN 9 in Tucson seeks a Weekend Meteorologist to deliver accurate, engaging forecasts for viewers across Tucson and surrounding communities. You will combine forecasting expertise with storytelling and community engagement across TV, digital, social, streaming, and other platforms.

The role emphasizes on-air delivery, use of radar, satellites, and graphics, plus reporting live from events as needed. A degree in meteorology and several years of experience are preferred, with a valid driver's