Chief Meteorologist

NewsWatch 12, this year’s Oregon Station of the Year and the longtime market leader in Southern Oregon, is seeking a Chief Meteorologist. KDRV-TV | KDKF-TV, an ABC affiliate since 1984 and part of Allen Media Broadcasting (Entertainment Studios/Allen Media Group, owner of The Weather Channel and multiple national HD networks), produces more local news than any other station in the region—35 hours of local television news per week plus ongoing digital and social coverage. The station serves six counties across Southern Oregon and Northern California and has earned multiple Oregon Associated Press awards and regional Emmy nominations.

Located in the Rogue Valley near the Southern Oregon Wine Trail, the market offers ready access to hiking, mountain biking, skiing, golf, fishing, and whitewater rafting. The region’s varied terrain—ocean beaches, mountain ranges, and scenic river valleys—makes weather especially important, including prominent FireWatch coverage.

Role

The Chief Meteorologist is a full-time, on-site leadership position responsible for all weather coverage across broadcast and digital platforms. You will prepare and deliver accurate, engaging forecasts for multiple newscasts; analyze meteorological data, model output, and radar imagery; and translate complex information into clear graphics and on-air presentations. The role emphasizes severe-weather safety and viewer communication.

You will supervise and mentor the weather team, coordinate coverage for significant events, collaborate with producers and anchors, maintain a strong social and digital presence, participate in community outreach, and ensure weather content meets Allen Media Broadcasting and Weather Channel partnership standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a closely related field; AMS or NWA seal (or eligibility) preferred
• Minimum of two years’ broadcast meteorology experience as an on-air meteorologist
• Strong foundation in forecasting, atmospheric dynamics, severe weather, climatology, oceanography, and relevant physics (radar interpretation and modeling)
• Proficiency with weather graphics systems (knowledge of WSI MAX is a plus) and live breaking-weather coverage
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills for broadcast, digital, and social platforms
• Demonstrated leadership and team-coordination abilities

Additional Requirements

• Pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Good driving record; must possess or be able to obtain an Oregon driver’s license
• Ability to lift and transport equipment weighing approximately 50 pounds

Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance; 401(k); and a generous PTO plan (vacation, sick, holidays).

KDRV-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.