Meteorologist

KRDO13|ABC Affiliate

Emmy & Murrow Award Winning Station

Position Title:  Meteorologist

Requisition Number: 24-1035

 

Do you want to work for Colorado Springs’ news leader? From reporters and managers to account executives and the production team, KRDO13 is always looking for the best and brightest talent for its television and radio programming. KRDO13 is a community-focused organization that delivers to audiences on four diverse platforms: ABC, Telemundo, AM&FM, and Digital.

 

Job Position Description:

KRDO13 is seeking a full-time meteorologist. We are searching for a seasoned on-air personality who embraces our weather and station brand on broadcast and digital platforms. We go big and break into programming for severe weather coverage. We are looking for a meteorologist who understands how to build compelling forecasts with engaging graphics. This person must work well with staff of all levels in high pressure and fluid situations.  The meteorologist must also be comfortable working with the News Director and station leadership daily to drive weather coverage.

 

Required qualifications:

• Deliver live forecasts and cut ins in studio and from an outdoor weather deck.
• Regularly produce content for station and professional digital platforms.
• Attend daily editorial meetings for weather updates.
• Willingness to occasionally report live in the field for weather team coverage.
• Ability to shift schedule on short notice for coverage needs.
• Willingness to participate in station events and represent the station in the community.
• Be a team player and lead by example at all times.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of weather experience at a commercial TV station.
• Meteorology degree preferred.
• Experience creating digital weather content.

Benefits: 

As an employee you will be eligible for:

• PTO (Paid Time Off), Sick Leave, & Personal Holidays
• Health, Dental, & Vision Coverages
• 401k with an Employer Match
• FSA (Flexible Savings Account) & HSA (Health Savings Account)
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Referral Program Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities

 

KRDO13 also offers company-paid Basic Life Insurance, Basic Dependent Life Insurance and Basic AD&D coverage.

 

Annual Salary Range:

$60,000.00; based on experience. Exempt.

 

Other Items to Consider:

• Pre-Employment Drug Screening Required
• Background Check Required

 

Location:

KRDO13 is in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado, near the base of Pikes Peak, along the front range of the Rocky Mountains, and close to Garden of the Gods. Colorado Springs is often rated as one of the country’s best cities to live in. It is a big city with a small-town feel, with Castle Rock and Denver within an hour’s drive.

 

To Be Considered:

Apply through our website KRDO.com/jobs.

 

KRDO13 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The roots of the News-Press & Gazette Co., or NPG Co., stretch back to the days of the Wild West in St. Joseph, Missouri.