Meteorologist, KOAA
Core
Deliver accurate weather forecasts and critical severe weather coverage across TV, radio, internet, and social platforms for the Colorado Springs community.
Role type
Broadcast meteorologist
Builds
Daily weathercasts, urgent weather updates, and multimedia weather content
Domain
Local broadcasting / Meteorology
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Weather forecasting, AP style writing, live reporting, video editing, computer graphics, mobile broadcast unit operation
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, 3+ years of experience in related field
Technologies
Graphics computers, broadcast quality camera equipment, editing systems, newsroom computer systems
Responsibilities
Prepare and deliver daily weathercasts; deliver urgent weather updates interrupting programming; report live from event sites or mobile broadcast units; write and produce news and weather stories for multiple media platforms; gather and verify factual information through interviews and research.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC