Meteorologist - job 1 of 2

WIO/KCWI in Des Moines, Iowa has received the WeatheRate seal of approval for proving the most accurate weather forecasts in the Des Moines metro area for 17 years in a row. Weather is who we are and what we do at Local 5. Our team of meteorologists is looking for a dynamic and engaging Weekend Meteorologist and Multi-Skilled Journalist who has a passion for winning severe weather. You’ll experience it all from tornado outbreaks, Derechos, and blizzards to brilliant Spring blooms, hot summer days, and bright-color Fall leaves.

In addition to the forecasting credentials, the ideal candidate is also a storyteller and ready to shoot, write and edit impactful news stories that reflect and improve our community.

Responsibilities:

What You’ll Do:

• Provide accurate and compelling weather forecasts on multiple platforms
• Produce clean, creative, and informative graphics to tell the weather story
• Prepare and deliver severe weather updates, interrupting regular programming as necessary
• Develop story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news stories for all of WOI platforms
• Develop contacts and sources within the community to help with original storytelling and breaking news reporting
• Front stories live from the field or studio with a strong on-camera delivery and the ability to ad-lib

Why You’ll Love It:

• Our Viewers – Depend on us. They turn to Local 5 for lifesaving severe weather coverage because our team of meteorologists shows up, break-in, and stays on until the danger passes.
• Our People – are nice. In fact, “Iowa nice.” It’s more than a saying, it’s who we are. Iowans are genuinely warm, selfless, kind, and helpful.
• Our City – Des Moines is an accessible, active, and affordable city. It’s also the state capital of Iowa. You can live downtown or in the suburbs and you’re never more than 15 minutes away from anywhere you want to be.

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