Meteorologist

Job Description

METEOROLOGIST (W/END) - KCRG

About KCRG:

KCRG-TV9 is the ABC affiliate covering Eastern Iowa. We are dedicated to being a part of our community and sharing the stories of the people of Eastern Iowa. We produce 7 hours of news each day, support a robust social media and digital platform, and carry 100 live sports and community events a year with our live production unit. KCRG-TV9 is the most-watched and most-trusted news outlet covering Eastern Iowa. Based in Cedar Rapids with a bureau in Dubuque. KCRG-TV9 is the most-watched and most-trusted news outlet covering Eastern Iowa. Based in Cedar Rapids with a bureau in Dubuque, we are dedicated to being a part of our community and keeping that community informed.

Job Summary/Description:

KCRG-TV9 is seeking a meteorologist to join our First Alert Storm Team. From tornadoes and floods to blizzards and wind chills, this is an opportunity to forecast and present a wide variety of events. Meteorologists collaborate to present a forward-focused weathercast on TV, as well as focused segments and updates for digital platforms to support the station's first alert mission.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
- Analyze and interpret meteorological data and models to produce an accurate forecast
- Deliver forecasts engagingly and innovatively for multiple platforms
- Create engaging social media content around weather
- Report live during severe weather events
- Alert and consult newsroom staff on severe weather threats
- Represent the station at community and station-sponsored public events

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Degree in Meteorology
- Previous experience in a professional TV newsroom preferred
- Strong communication skills, using spoken and written word supported with graphics and video
- Ability to create clear graphics supporting a weather forecast story
- Proficient in posting to digital platforms and managing social media
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Able to work under tight deadline pressure
- Valid driver's license and clean 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)

KCRG-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqj37z-3-128-197-221-42 in your application.