CareerPlan

Morning Meteorologist/ Weather Forecaster, KERO

Bakersfield, CA - KERO, USFull-time$72k–$75k2026-11-05 → 2026-11-11
On-site

Core

Analyze complex weather data and deliver forecasts for Bakersfield and Kern County across TV, radio, and digital platforms.

Role type

Morning Meteorologist / Weather Forecaster

Builds

Daily forecasts, urgent severe weather updates, and multimedia weather stories

Domain

Broadcast media / Meteorology

Required skills

Weather data analysis, Broadcast writing (AP style), Video editing, Mobile reporting, Computer literacy, Camera equipment knowledge

Preferred skills

Meteorology degree, 3+ years experience, Self-motivation

Technologies

Graphics computers, Weather data systems, Editing systems, Mobile broadcast units

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver daily weathercasts, Deliver urgent weather updates interrupting programming, Report live from event sites or mobile units, Write and produce news/weather stories for multiple platforms, Gather and verify factual information through interviews and research, Assist in evaluating new weather data gathering computers