Weekend Weather Anchor & Field Reporter

KSHB / KMCI / The EW Scripps Company; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KGUN 9 in Tucson is seeking a Weekend Meteorologist to deliver accurate forecasts that inform and engage viewers across TV, digital, and social platforms.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology (preferred) and 3+ years of on-air forecasting experience, with proficiency using radar, models, and weather graphics. You will travel locally for live shots and report from field locations while collaborating with the newsroom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology preferred.
• Three or more years of forecasting and on-air meteorology experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to provide 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.

Skills

Forecasting

On-air presentation

Weather storytelling

Community engagement

Live reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Tools

Radar systems

Weather graphics systems

Satellite data

Forecast models

Video editing systems

Job description

KGUN 9 in Tucson is seeking a Weekend Meteorologist to deliver accurate forecasts that inform and engage viewers across TV, digital, and social platforms.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology (preferred) and 3+ years of on-air forecasting experience, with proficiency using radar, models, and weather graphics. You will travel locally for live shots and report from field locations while collaborating with the newsroom.