What are the responsibilities and job description for the METEOROLOGIST - KTIV position at Gray Media?
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 KTIV:
KTIV, Siouxland's News Channel, is the award-winning, dominate NBC affiliate located in Sioux City, Iowa, and serves viewers in NW Iowa, NE Nebraska, and SE South Dakota. KTIV News 4 is a breaking news and weather station covering local, original stories in the tri-state area.
Job Summary/Description:
KTIV is looking for the next member of the First Alert Weather Team. We have the most Meteorologists in the market and are the weather and news leader. We go big when there is severe weather no matter the time of year. We are looking for someone who can relay information in a way that viewers understand to be better prepared and enjoy getting out of the studio and meeting the public.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KTIV-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.
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 KTIV:
KTIV, Siouxland's News Channel, is the award-winning, dominate NBC affiliate located in Sioux City, Iowa, and serves viewers in NW Iowa, NE Nebraska, and SE South Dakota. KTIV News 4 is a breaking news and weather station covering local, original stories in the tri-state area.
Job Summary/Description:
KTIV is looking for the next member of the First Alert Weather Team. We have the most Meteorologists in the market and are the weather and news leader. We go big when there is severe weather no matter the time of year. We are looking for someone who can relay information in a way that viewers understand to be better prepared and enjoy getting out of the studio and meeting the public.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Conceptualize and produce accurate weather forecasts and weather-related content across multiple platforms
- Identify and communicate the ''weather story of the day'' to a cross-platform audience
- Be ready and available whenever severe or disruptive weather events may occur
- Clearly communicate the weather information to the editorial staff for planning purposes
- Conceptualize and create weather graphics and analyze data from a number of meteorological sources in order to communicate engaging weather forecasts
- Available to work both in the studio and in the field
- BS/BA in Meteorology/Journalism/Communications or equivalent background preferred
- Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts, especially considering the nature of weather events
- Ability to follow directions and work on your own is a must
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KTIV-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.
