Station/Company: KDRV-TV
Location: Medford, Oregon
Hours: Full Time
Job Summary
KDRV-TV, the #1 station in Medford, Oregon is looking for a Meteorologist to join our team. As a member of the StormWatch 12 weather team, you will prepare and deliver weather content across all of our broadcast and digital platforms. The successful candidate is computer savvy (knowledge of WSI is a plus) and has great writing, speaking and organizational skills. A college degree in meteorology or atmospheric sciences is required.
KDRV is the market leader in our region and has been #1 in local news for more than 25 years. We serve a large coverage area across six counties in Southern Oregon and Northern California. This is a great opportunity to develop your on-air and forecasting skills in a dynamic weather environment with ocean beaches, mountain ranges, and scenic river valleys as microclimates in our coverage area.
KDRV is located in the beautiful Rogue Valley near the Southern Oregon Wine Trail and is just a short drive away from great hiking, mountain biking, skiing, golfing, fishing, whitewater rafting, the Britt Festival’s concerts under the stars, and the Tony award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival. If you still need an occasional big city fix, then Portland and San Francisco are just a quick direct flight or a few hours’ drive away.
KDRV has a long track record as a launchpad for successful careers in broadcasting and digital media. We have alums working in great markets around the country including Seattle, Portland, Sacramento, San Jose, Las Vegas, Phoenix, San Antonio, Austin, Charlotte, Jacksonville and Orlando. This is a great opportunity to join a newsroom where you can learn and grow.
We offer great benefits including medical, vision, dental and life insurance, 401(k), and a generous PTO plan (vacation, sick, holidays).
Some additional requirements:
• Must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (subject to any medical or religious accommodations or other applicable law).
• A pre-employment drug screen and background check are required.
• Good driving record. Must possess or be able to obtain an Oregon driver’s license.
• Must be able to use, transport, and lift equipment weighing approximately 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work a schedule that includes holidays, nights, mornings and weekends is required.
How to apply
To apply, please go to our website at kdrv.com. Click on “Work With Us” at the bottom of our home page. KDRV-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About our company
KDRV is part of Allen Media Broadcasting, a division of Entertainment Studios/Allen Media Group, one of the largest privately-owned media companies in the nation. AMG owns nine 24-hour HD television networks including The Weather Channel and produces, distributes, and sells advertising for 64 television programs, making it one of the largest independent producers/distributors of first-run syndicated television programming for broadcast television stations.
How to Apply
To apply, please go to our website at kdrv.com. Click on "Work With Us" at the bottom of our home page. KDRV-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Apply Online: https://kdrv.comContact Email: employment@kdrv.com
Expiration: April 18, 2023
