What are the responsibilities and job description for the METEOROLOGIST (W/END/DIGITAL) - WANF 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 WANF:
WANF (previously WGCL/CBS46) has served Atlanta communities for more than 50 years with local news, weather, sports, and entertainment. WANF (CBS) & WPCH (CW) are owned by Gray Media, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Would you like to work in the #6 market in a city with a thriving economy and a vibrant culture? WANF and WPCH provide the community with award-winning local news coverage, dedicated community service, and effective marketing solutions for area businesses. Come to Atlanta for the opportunity. The energy. The chance to dream where there's space to contribute. Where creatives, universities, entrepreneurs, and the world's biggest brands intersect. Atlanta has a unique culture all its own with a young population, a bustling city center packed with urban parks and amenities, and famously walkable neighborhoods.
Job Summary/Description:
Atlanta News First is looking for the right person to join Atlanta’s Certified Most Accurate First Alert Weather team. We have the largest team of meteorologists in the Southeast delivering First Alert Weather to our community on all platforms, all the time. If you are passionate about giving people accurate, important weather information to help them plan their day and stay safe, keep reading!
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
- Produce and present compelling First Alert weather content for all platforms (broadcast, digital, streaming, social)
- Produce weather segments for other meteorologists on the team, and provide support during severe weather coverage
- Work closely with digital and weather teams to create and execute an aggressive First Alert Weather strategy on digital, streaming, and social platforms
- Produce and present compelling First Alert traffic content as needed
- Report live in the field on weather and community events
- This is a weekend position responsible for all platforms on weekends. Weekday responsibilities will vary, with a significant focus on weather production and digital/ streaming presentation. Fill in on broadcast for M-F meteorologists as needed.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- B.S. degree in meteorology/earth sciences or an equivalent combination of education and meteorology experience
- AMS and NWS seals strongly preferred
- Minimum 3 years experience as a broadcast meteorologist
- Major market experience preferred
- Experience with The Weather Company weather systems (formally WSI) required
- Experienced with Baron weather products preferred
- Experience with traffic on The Weather Company weather systems preferred
- Scheduling flexibility required
-Must provide a link to recent examples including (if available):
o Breaking/ severe weather coverage
o Main weather segment on a "normal" day
o Digital weather presentation
o Social media weather presentation
o Streaming weather segment
o Live reporting in the field
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)
WANF-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.
