What are the responsibilities and job description for the METEOROLOGIST (W/END) - WCTV 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 WCTV:
WCTV covers about 19 counties in North Florida and South Georgia. Our station is based in the Florida state capital, and our DMA is a fast-paced and exciting environment. We are a team of hungry, passionate journalists in a well-established newsroom. Rising talent has the opportunity to work with, and learn from, experienced team members. The expectations are high, and we recognize how important our work is to the community we serve.
Job Summary/Description:
WCTV is the dominant #1 CBS affiliate in the Tallahassee-Thomasville DMA, considered a breaking weather market. The weekend morning meteorlogist leads our weather coverage in PM newscasts and is responsible for both digital and on-air weather responsibilities. They also report several times during the week, if they are not filling in on another newscast.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Forecast weather for weekend morning newscasts, and other weekday newscasts as assigned
• Update staff on emergency weather conditions in newsroom editorial meetings
• Shoot & edit daily content for newscasts and website
• Operate portable live units, and conduct live shots from the field
• Utilize our "CTV Digital Desk" for daily weather updates, and also during times of severe and tropical weather.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science
• Minimum of 1-2 years of Broadcast Meteorology experience
• Be qualified to apply for the AMS or NWA seal
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)
WCTV-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.
