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.

About WPTA:

WPTA TV is northeast Indiana's most honored broadcaster. Our commitment to quality television has been recognized with multiple National Edward R. Murrow Awards, regional Emmy Awards, and the highest honors from the Indiana Broadcasters Association. Our team produces 41 hours of news each week across our ABC and NBC channels and is committed to local, in-depth special programming that airs in addition to traditional newscasts. WPTA is part of Gray Television, a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations across the United States.

Job Summary/Description:

WPTA, 21Alive, Fort Wayne's News Leader, is seeking a passionate meteorologist. You'll be part of the biggest weather team in the DMA. This is a Monday-Friday position and requires an experienced weather expert. We're looking for someone who can connect with the audience on the air and online. You'll engage with viewers on social media, and help drive our digital content on 21ALIVE+. If you love tracking severe weather, want to work a sought-after shift, and team up with four other dedicated First Alert meteorologists, this job is the right fit.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Drive digital content on 21ALIVE+, our digital platform
- Deliver First Alert Forecasts during Monday-Friday newscasts
- Develop a ''digital first'' mindset to creatively share content on multiple platforms
- Engage with the audience seeking streaming weather content on social media.

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Previous experience as a broadcast meteorologist
- Comfortable delivery and the ability to connect with the audience
- Strong social media presence with a proven track record of engagement
- Ability to work with a dedicated team to track severe weather
- Four-year college degree

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)

WPTA-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-rnq413-18-117-185-132-42 in your application.