What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meteorologist (Part-Time) - KIRO TV position at Cox Media Group?
Location:WA-Seattle
Job Title: Meteorologist (Part-Time) - KIRO TV
KIRO TV Meteorologists lead the station mission on the air and in the newsroom that no content is more important every day than weather coverage. Meteorologists are strong, live performers who ensure the channel news is the hyper-local, clear and easy to understand weather source, accurately informing and protecting our viewers by tracking all conditions on all platforms. They understand and help newscasts meet the established research goals. We are looking for clear weather storytellers, who have a strong background in the science of meteorology and understand that seconds matter when it comes to keeping viewers safe during severe weather. The ideal candidate should be comfortable engaging with viewers on the air, on social media and in the community in ways that will further build loyalty to the station's brand.
- Lead weather coverage in newscasts
- Maximize use of weather technology to track conditions in a hyper-local manner
- Attend editorial meetings, leading the meetings with the big weather information the newsroom needs to know and how it should be positioned/promoted for newscasts
- Coordinate and communicate with producers on all platforms
- Regularly showcase and execute process language within newscasts
- Communicate severe weather possibilities to newsroom managers and a proposed plan of coverage for the meteorologists to the News Director
- Embrace assignments away from daily forecasting, including special reports and being live in the field
- Write and tape a forecast for the web at least once a day
- Tape forecasts for radio, NESN and other partners, as warranted
- Having daily presence on social media promoting our weather brand
- Do special streaming cut ins on important weather information as warranted
- Minimum of 1 year television Meteorology experience
- Experience forecasting and tracking severe weather
- Required to be a clear communicator and pass valuable information on to all shifts
- Flexibility and willingness to work a variety of shifts
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university in Journalism, Communications or Science preferred
- Completion of Certified Broadcast Meteorology (CBM) program through the American Meteorology Society (AMS) is preferred
The wage scale for this position is $35.50 per hour to $42.84 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by a variety of factors such as skills, certifications, and relevant work experience.
Benefits for this role include:
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available to the employee and employee's family (i.e. child, spouse, domestic partner).
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Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care) and Health Savings Accounts
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Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance (supplemental and accidental, death, and dismemberment)
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Participation in CMG's 401(k) plan with generous company match and both pre-tax and Roth options
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Full-time hourly employees are eligible to earn up to 176 hours of PTO inclusive of paid sick and safe time under applicable law.
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Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
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Up to eight (8) paid holidays & two (2) floating holidays throughout calendar year 2023.
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Up to two (2) weeks of paid parental leave
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Employee assistance program
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All other benefits required by applicable law
About Cox Media Group
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 49 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 10 markets; a Washington, DC news bureau; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG,visit
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