Meteorologist / Forecaster

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Bend, OR, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Deliver accurate and engaging weather forecasts across television and streaming platforms, analyze weather data and forecast models, and produce weather and seasonal reports. Work primarily weekends with weekday morning and evening broadcast fill-in availability. Candidates should have a meteorology, atmospheric sciences, communications, or journalism background and must pass pre-employment background and drug screenings.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

KTVZ News is seeking a Meteorologist / Forecaster to join our Local Alert Weather team, one of the most trusted weather brands in the Pacific Northwest. 

 

Working closely with the station’s Chief Meteorologist and News Director, this position will deliver accurate, engaging, and timely weather coverage across multiple platforms, from broadcast television to streaming devices.

 

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in meteorology and/or atmospheric sciences. 

 

However, candidates with a degree in communications and/or journalism who have a strong interest in weather forecasting will also be considered. 

 

The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing weather data and forecast models to produce accurate, timely forecasts and communicating that information clearly and engagingly to our audience.

 

This is primarily a weekend position, with the successful candidate also available to fill in during weekdays for both morning and evening broadcasts as needed. 

 

When not forecasting, the candidate will contribute reports to our “Shifting Seasons” franchise, highlighting climate, seasonal and weather stories of interest to viewers across the region.

 

The ability to shoot, write, and edit video is a plus, but is not required. 

 

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about weather, storytelling, and serving Central Oregon.

 

Candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. 

 

Candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen. This position is a full-time position that is eligible for a full array of benefits which can be viewed through our benefits hub located at https://flimp.live/MyNewsPressBenefits.
Please apply online at KTVZ.com; at the menu choose About Us – Careers & Internships.  We request that you name your referral source during your application process.
NPG of Oregon is an EOE, references must be made available upon request.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in meteorology or atmospheric sciences, or communications or journalism with a strong interest in weather forecasting
  • Availability for primarily weekend work and weekday morning or evening broadcast fill-in assignments
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
  • Ability to shoot, write, and edit video
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HQ: Saint Joseph, MO
4 Employees

What We Do

We are the local FOX, ABC, CW, and Telemundo affiliate for the Yuma - El Centro DMA

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