What are the responsibilities and job description for the METEOROLOGIST (W/END-MORNING) - KCRG 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 KCRG:
KCRG-TV9 is the ABC affiliate covering Eastern Iowa. We are dedicated to being a part of our community and sharing the stories of the people of Eastern Iowa. We produce 7 hours of news every day, as well as support a robust website and the largest social media audience in the market.
Job Summary/Description:
KCRG-TV9 is seeking a meteorologist to join the #1-rated news station's First Alert Storm Team.
This position includes a 4-day work week, anchoring our weekend morning newscasts and contributing to climate and weather reports for our weather-centered newscasts. First Alert Meteorologists collaborate to present a forward-focused weathercast on multiple platforms. Forecast everything from severe storms to blizzards to help keep our communities safe and informed!
Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Analyze and interpret meteorological data and models to produce an accurate forecast
- Deliver forecasts in an engaging and innovative manner for multiple platforms
- Create engaging social media content around the weather
- Report live during severe weather events
- Alert and consult newsroom staff on severe weather threats
- Represent the station at community and station-sponsored public events
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Degree in atmospheric sciences
- Previous experience in a professional TV newsroom preferred
- Strong communication skills, using spoken and written word supported with graphics and video
- Ability to create clear graphics supporting a weather forecast story
- Proficient in posting to digital platforms and managing social media
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Able to work under tight deadline pressure
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record
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)
KCRG-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.
