Meteorologist

Job Description

Meteorologist - KCBD

METEOROLOGIST (P/T) - KCBD

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 KCBD:

KCBD NewsChannel 11 is the NBC affiliate in Lubbock, Texas and the dominant #1 station in the market. From our new state-of-the-art newsroom, control room and studios, we produce more than 50 hours of local news programming each week, across our NBC, FOX and Telemundo stations. Our 24/7 digital platforms also dominate in content and engagement.
Our award-winning newsroom is welcoming and collaborative, offering the training, support and culture for creative journalists to thrive and grow. Weather is a major part of what we do, in this severe weather area.

Lubbock is a fast-growing metro of 325,000+, with a strong, stable economy and low cost of living. There is always something to do, including Big 12 Athletics, museums and art galleries, live music and entertainment, and many athletic and leisure activities.

Job Summary/Description:

Are you ready to cover everything from tornadoes and severe weather to snow and everything in between, on Lubbock's dominant legacy station, KCBD NewsChannel 11? KCBD has an opening for a part-time meteorologist position.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Be a team player
- Analyze raw data, observations, guidance, and other inputs to create an accurate forecast
- Prepare and deliver creative, compelling forecasts on-air and on digital platforms
- Cover severe weather as it happens, on TV and on digital
- Help develop graphics, produce weathercasts, and assist other members of the weather team

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Empathy for others. A team-builder, with a dedication to collaboration and getting it right
- Degree or certificate in meteorology or related science
- Seal of approval from AMS or NWA preferred
- 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)

KCBD-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-r769b8-18-118-151-112-42 in your application.