Meteorologist

Job Description

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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Annual Pay:

$45,000 - $50,000/yr (DOE)

Shift and Schedule:

Monday-Friday (3:00 am - 11:00 am)

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

KKTV is searching for a meteorologist to join our 11 Breaking Weather Team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering accurate and compelling weather forecasts to our community in Southern Colorado, with comprehensive weather coverage for our newscasts, streaming updates, digital and social content, and breaking weather coverage.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
* Be a team player
* Prepare and deliver forecasts on-air and on digital platforms
* Cover severe weather as it happens, on TV and on digital
* Deliver live reports from various community events

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Degree or certificate in meteorology or related science
* Seal of approval from AMS or NWA preferred
* Proven track record of analyzing and covering severe weather, delivering daily forecasts, and understanding the demands of a TV newsroom
* Must work well under pressure and meet deadlines
* Ability to represent the station professionally in the community and newsroom
* Valid driver's license and excellent 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)

KKTV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g3eyjn-18-119-103-200-42 in your application.