Position Overview

KIRO 7 News is seeking a dynamic News Reporter/Broadcast Meteorologist to join our award-winning news and weather team for Seattle and Western Washington. We are looking for a dynamic on-air presentation and a strong forecaster who also brings and a clear, authoritative delivery to breaking weather coverage. The ideal candidate has a digital-first mindset and connects authentically with viewers on-air and online.

The job will feature a mix of general assignment reporting and forecasting. Being a social media dynamo is also a major plus.

Please submit your resume, link to demo reel (including breaking weather coverage), and examples of digital/social content.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms
Deliver clear, accurate, and engaging forecasts across multiple daily newscasts
Provide confident, in-depth coverage during severe and breaking weather events
Ability to perform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines
Create and publish timely, compelling content for digital, app, streaming, and social platforms
Produce weather explainers and enterprise content that enhances viewer understanding
Utilize WSI weather systems to build visually compelling graphics and presentations
Collaborate with weather team, newsroom, and digital media personnel to integrate weather coverage across all platforms
Represent the station at community events and public appearances

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or meteorology atmospheric science, or equivalent education and work experience
Minimum 3 years of on-air broadcast experience
Proven experience covering severe weather and extended storm events
Strong working knowledge of WSI systems
Excellent live presentation, ad-libbing, and storytelling skills
Demonstrated digital-first approach, including social media and app engagement
Flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays
Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

Active AMS CBM or Seal of Approval and/or NWA Seal of Approval, or ability to gain certification/seal within reasonable time frame

The wage scale for this position is $34.50 per hour to $43.00 per hour.

Benefits for Full-Time roles include:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available to the employee and employee’s family (i.e. child, spouse, domestic partner).
Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare and dependent care) and Health Savings Accounts
Short-term and long-term disability and life insurance (supplemental and accidental, death, and dismemberment)
Participation in CMG’s 401(k) plan with generous company match and both pre-tax and Roth options
Full-time hourly employees are eligible to earn up to 176 hours of PTO inclusive of paid sick and safe time under applicable law.
Part-time employees will receive one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
Up to eight (8) paid holidays & two (2) floating holidays throughout calendar year 2026
Up to two (2) weeks of paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
All other benefits required by applicable law

About Cox Media Group

CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 17 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit www.coxmediagroup.com

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