Meteorologist

Job Description

METEOROLOGIST - (Spanish Meteorologist) - KGNS

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 KGNS:

KGNS TV's market dominance begins with a prime offering of NBC, CBS, ABC, CW, and Telemundo affiliations; and a delivery of daily newscasts across multiple broadcasts and digital streams including desktop and mobile. KGNS TV, the area's leading news broadcaster is located in the Laredo, Texas Metropolitan area and serves a combined population of over 790,000 (seven hundred ninety thousand) on the South Texas and US/Mexico border. The area consisting of Webb, Zapata, Dimmit, LaSalle, Maverick, Zavala, Frio, Duval, and Jim Hogg counties; and Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico is geographically poised for success between two nations. A thriving and dynamic area for all things news, the Laredo Metro area houses a diverse economy that is often immune to economic anomalies experienced by the rest of the country. Touted the number 1 (one) inland port on the US/Mexico border and diverse in her economy, whether it be ranching, agriculture, international trade, healthcare, education, retail, manufacturing, or oil/gas, Laredo and our sister cities offer a wide range of industries to foster a consistently healthy economy. Laredo's population is a diverse blend of ethnicities with a median age of 27 (twenty-seven). Her young and vibrant energy lends itself to a history that offers entertainment, a wide array of eateries, and a cultural immersion in a unique experience that can only be held by the romance of this US / Mexico border culture.

A home to many successful broadcasters, KGNS TV has a reputation for preparing reporters, producers, and anchors for their next move, which includes moves to larger metro markets. On the sales and marketing side, training in integrated marketing techniques is one of the reasons our team continues to thrive. The KGNS TV family is one where integrity, ethics, and personal growth are fostered. After all, it's always sunny in Laredo, Texas.

Job Summary/Description:

This position works to build and execute on-air, online, and streaming weather forecasts for KGNS+ Spanish-speaking audiences during the weekdays.

KGNS is looking for a Meteorologist or weather anchor for our Telenoticias Spanish Newscast to round out our award-winning team of on-air journalists. This person will be a leader in the newsroom and the ideal candidate is a self-starter who will help contribute to our content on all platforms. This is a high-profile role at a dominant, legacy news station. This position covers PM weather shifts in addition to filling in on other shifts and shifts with severe weather coverage as needed. This position works closely with the weather team to create content for our live streaming platform, mobile apps, and social media.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
* Contribute to the Spanish evening newscasts
* Update KGNS + mobile apps
* Monitor and update social media posts
* Create weather storytelling content and graphics for all platforms
* Assist other Meteorologists during severe coverage
* Fill in for other Meteorologists
* Provide live coverage in the field if necessary
* Make school and community appearances on behalf of the station

Qualifications/Requirements:
* Fluent Spanish speaker
* Bachelor's degree in meteorology or related field, preferred
* Internship,1-2 years of weather forecasting experience, preferred
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Familiarity with digital video cameras, non-linear editing, and Social Media platforms
* Valid Driver's License

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)

KGNS-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-g4n491-3-15-15-217-42 in your application.