What are the responsibilities and job description for the METEOROLOGIST (P/T) - KXII 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 Station KXII:
Would you like to advance your career at an award-winning television station that leads the market in both news and programming? What we do at KXII matters, perhaps more than it ever has before. With an endless choice of sources, more people turn to KXII 12 Media for local news, weather coverage and entertainment programming. We take pride in being the source most Texomans choose, whether watching television, reading online, following through social media, or consuming our content in any combination of these ways. Our employees contribute to that success on a daily basis. A dedicated group of experienced veterans and young professionals work hard morning, noon and night to serve our community by giving our customers the best quality content possible. We are where our community turns when severe weather threatens and when huge stories break. Regardless of their position, our employees take pride in that every day.
Job Summary/Description:
KXII News 12, the weather leader in the Texoma region, is looking to add a part-time, fill-in meteorologist to the market's most experienced weather team. The right candidate will have a combination of broadcast, digital, and technological expertise to tell weather stories on a variety of platforms. This meteorologist will work behind the scenes designing weather graphics for on-air, our website and apps, and social media, serve as on-air talent for digital and social media, as well as fill in on the air as needed. This is a part-time, fill-in position based out of our studios in Sherman, Texas, located between Dallas and Oklahoma City in the heart of "Tornado Alley". Hours and days worked will vary week to week.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
ˑServe as fill-in weather anchor for station's newscasts for all (morning, evening, & weekend) shifts, including holidays
ˑAlso contribute as anchor for station's over-the-top (OTT) news/weather product "News 12 NOW"
ˑServe as talent for digital video forecasts and live broadcasts when filling in
ˑDesign weather graphics for the department with an emphasis on "lifestyle forecasting" as instructed by supervisor and/or manager
ˑProduce weather graphics and information to regularly update our website, apps, and social media platforms
ˑOccasionally report live on weather conditions
ˑOccasionally report on weather-related events and topics
Qualifications/Requirements:
ˑBachelor's degree or higher in Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences
ˑSome on air experience, either professionally or in college, required (*must send link to demo reel for consideration)
ˑSome reporting experience, either professionally or in college, preferred (*please include link to demo reel if you have one)
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)
KXII-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 before the first workday.
