What are the responsibilities and job description for the METEOROLOGIST/MMJ (W/END) - KAIT position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
About Gray Media:
Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About KAIT:
KAIT-TV is the ABC/NBC/CW affiliate in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and the #1 rated station in the competitive market. Jonesboro is home to Arkansas State University and several high-tech companies that focus on hiring and developing young professionals. Jonesboro is a quick drive to multiple state parks, boating in the Ozarks, and to Memphis, Tennessee, and Little Rock, Arkansas. Jonesboro is one of the most desirable cities to call home.
Job Summary/Description:
KAIT-TV in Jonesboro, Arkansas is looking for a dynamic, knowledgeable weekend meteorologist to take the reigns on our weather coverage for weekend evening newscasts. The ideal candidate will have a passion for weather, the ability to perform interactive live shots, and thrive in covering severe weather. This meteorologist will be afforded the opportunity to work with an A weather team and provide weather and news content for broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Create and deliver compelling weather content for broadcast, digital and social platforms
• Possess excellent communication skills on air, online, and in-person
• Be fluent in the latest weather technology
• Be a passionate, accurate forecaster
• The ability to act as a multimedia journalist to assist the news team in gathering week day content
• Other duties as assigned by News Director
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science
• Prior on-air meteorology experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a team player
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts, including holidays and on-call shifts
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record
• Excellent presentation skills, judgment, and ethics
• Must possess an understanding of digital/social media platforms and strategy
• Ability to work well under pressure
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KAIT-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
