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Morning Meteorologist

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In-Office
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
75K-75K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
75K-75K Annually
Mid level
The Morning Meteorologist produces and presents engaging weather reports, collaborates with the news team, and connects with the community.
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Are you the kind of person who lights up a room, and the screen, with your love of weather storytelling?
We’re looking for a fun, upbeat Morning Meteorologist to join our award-winning Morning Show in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado who can help our viewers start their day informed, prepared, and smiling. If you thrive on connecting with your community, making complex forecasts relatable, and turning local weather into a great story, we want you on our team! And if you love a forecasting challenge, this is one of the top spots in the nation. As they say in Colorado, “if you don’t like the weather, just wait 20 minutes because it will change”.

Duties:

  • Produce and present engaging, accurate weather and occasional news reports across all platforms.
  • Write and deliver weather stories in a clear, conversational, and approachable style, not over-the-top, but full of warmth and authenticity.
  • Ensure all weather and news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
  • Collaborate with producers and the morning team to keep the show fun, informative, and true to its mission: sending people out the door with a smile.
  • Bring energy and creativity to storytelling whether it’s sunshine or snow, you make viewers care about what’s happening outside.

Requirements and Skills:

  • A degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or related field.
  • Proven on-air experience delivering weathercasts that connect and engage.
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills — you make the science relatable.
  • A positive, team-first attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced morning environment.
  • Familiarity with the latest forecasting tools and digital weather platforms.
  • Strong understanding of the field of Meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting.
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

You’ll join a passionate, collaborative morning team that believes local news should feel personal, not formulaic. Every day, you’ll help viewers start their mornings informed and inspired and have some fun while doing it. If you love the weather, love the people who live in it, and love bringing a little sunshine to the screen, we’d love to meet you.

COMPENSATION RANGE:
Annual Salary: $75,000+ commensurate with experience

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
• A career path to grow your professional experiences • Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

Top Skills

Digital Weather Platforms
Forecasting Tools

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