What are the responsibilities and job description for the METEOROLOGIST (W/END) - WMTV 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 WMTV:
We work hard and take pride in getting it right. WMTV received four 2024 Regional Edward R. Murrow awards, including the top honor of "Overall Excellence." The news team was also honored with four back-to-back “News Operation of the Year” awards by the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association (for coverage airing in 2022, 2021, 2020, and 2019). We were also a finalist for the coveted NAB Leadership Foundation's 2021 and 2022 Service to America Award. Madison is consistently named one of the best places to live in America- it's a great place to live, work and play! We are just 1.5 hours from Milwaukee, 2.5 hours from Chicago and 5 hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul.
Job Summary/Description:
WMTV is seeking an experienced meteorologist to join our award-winning news team in Madison, Wisconsin. The successful candidate will have the drive and talent to be number one. You will work directly with the News Director and Chief Meteorologist to execute our First Alert Weather strategy. The shift includes weekend evenings and three weekdays.
The ideal candidate must be able to produce and deliver dynamic, compelling, and understandable forecasts for our newscasts and digital platforms. You must be able to identify and explain the weather story of the day. Accuracy is a must. You will cover severe weather with urgency, while also being reassuring.
Our meteorologists work in a multi-platform environment and contribute daily to our digital platforms, including social media, our weather app, digital desk and wmtv15news.com. Responsibilities also include working directly with the news team to build out our coverage and make it meaningful and relatable to our viewers. Our meteorologists also report in the field. Strong leadership and teamwork are a must.
Please note, that the primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Knowledge of WSI Systems.
- At least 2 years of on-air experience as a television meteorologist, certification, and a meteorology degree are preferred.
- A strong candidate will have an established and responsible presence on digital platforms, including the station website, social media, and CTV.
- Understanding of and adherence to AP Style (on digital platforms) and broadcast writing for television.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), proven news judgment, ethics, and integrity.
- Strong work ethic, organizational and leadership skills. Must be able to work quickly, make deadlines, multi-task, and show composure, especially during active and severe weather.
- A desire to win, initiative, and the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback.
- Flexibility to work long hours/overtime, weekends, and overnights as needed for breaking/severe weather/specialized coverage and to slide days off & cover shifts when other Mets are on vacation.
- Our weather team is involved in the newsroom and the community. The person we hire must have a positive attitude and be an ambassador for the station by making personal appearances at community events.
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)
WMTV-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.
Experience
Preferred- 2 year(s): At least 2 years of on-air experience as a television meteorologist, certification, and a meteorology degree are preferred.
Education
Required- High School or better
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- Drivers License
Motivations
Preferred- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
