Multimedia Journalist/Weathercaster

Multimedia Journalist / Weathercaster

Do the words “king tides,” “red lightning,” or “obscuration” really float your boat?

Looking to take your weathercasting career to the next level?

Then we might be looking for you.

The Eureka, California market has one of the most unique climates in the country. We forecast and report on everything from wildfires, thunderstorms, snow, ice, sleet, sneaker waves, marine forecasts, fog, air quality, tsunami warnings, hurricanes, and even … dare we say it – sunshine!

KIEM/KVIQ - Redwood News – located in beautiful Eureka, California is searching for our next multimedia journalist/weathercaster.

The perfect candidate isn’t just passionate about the weather but also loves telling the weather story and how it affects our viewers’ lives.

Responsibilities

· Actively keep our viewers informed about changing weather via television, online, and social media

· Shoot, write, and edit daily weather-related stories for our newscasts

· Produce graphics that tell a clear weather story

· Deliver accurate forecasts that keep our viewers safe and informed about the weather

· Develop proficiency in our current technology

· Clearly communicate the weather story daily

· On-air weather forecasting

Degree in Meteorology or weather science preferred.

This job is physically located in Eureka, California.

Salary: $16/hour

Imagicomm Communications, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, genetic information, ancestry, age, sex, gender, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other status or characteristics protected by federal, state and/or local laws. Applicants may notify the appropriate local, state or federal agency if they believe they have been the victims of discrimination.