Meteorologist Location: Denver, CO (KDVR/WKGN-TV) Reports to News Director KDVR Fox 31 Denver and KWGN/Colorados CW 2 has an immediate opening for an experienced Meteorologist to join the Pinpoint Weather Team. This is an extremely rare opportunity in a great city with an excellent quality of life. We are looking for a Meteorologist who is passionate about weather. The successful candidate must know how to make the forecast presentable and interesting and love to produce weathercasts in different ways. You should be able to produce creative graphics and make your show interesting, urgent, and impactful. You must also be able to report LIVE in all sorts of weather conditions. Knowledge of Weather Alert Day branding is a plus. Knowledge of mountain meteorology and Colorado is a big benefit. This position goes beyond forecasting in newscasts to also include anchoring streaming weather programs and extended live breaking weather coverage. Requirements Anchoring weathercasts on linear television and digital platforms. Anchor Digital streaming weather programs and provide custom digital forecasts Extended live breaking weather coverage. Contribute to partner radio stations. Other duties as assigned. Live or recorded field reporting for newscasts and other local programs. Reel must include a full weathercast. Qualifications College degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science or related field of study preferred. Certified Broadcast designation from AMS and/or NWA helpful. Ideal candidate will be familiar with The Weather Company Max technology. Three years experience as a Broadcast Meteorologist. Must be able to work with a high degree of accuracy and have the ability to solve problems quickly. Must be able to work a flexible schedule that will include On Call shifts and filling in on various shifts as needed. Must be able to work under deadlines and be good at multi-tasking. Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States Salary $70K -- $80K Based on experience. To Apply: Please visit the Work for Us page at KDVR.com: https://kdvr.com/contact/jobs-at-fox31-denver-kwgn or at the Nexstar Website at:https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar to complete the application process. To be considered for this job you must apply online. No Calls **** EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED**** KDVR/KWGN is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. KDVR.KWGN values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check SCAM ALERT: Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns Americas largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstars national television properties include The CW, Americas fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing News for All America, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Companys portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
