Meteorologist

Job Description

Meteorologist - KKTV

METEOROLOGIST (W/E) - KKTV

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/Wage:

$21/63 - $24.04/hr.

Shift and Schedule:

At Manager's Discretion

Job Type:

Full-Time

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About KKTV:

Wake up in the most beautiful market in the country where we experience an average of 300 days of sunshine, Colorado Springs! Enjoy the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, snow skiing in the winter, and hiking in the summer. KKTV is the leading CBS broadcast television station in Southern Colorado, delivering news across broadcast, digital, and OTT platforms.

KKTV 11 News is the Breaking News and Weather Leader in Southern Colorado, and we always put the safety of our viewers first. With more than 65 years of excellence in the community, a multitude of awards including Emmy, Murrow, and Colorado Broadcaster's Association awards, and state-of-the-art technology, being the leader in the community is integral to the culture of KKTV. Our departments work together as a team to serve our community. We are involved with local non-profits like Pikes Peak United Way and Care and Share Food Bank, and we sponsor fun events like the annual Christmas parade and balloon festival. We work hard and we also like to have fun together. Southern Colorado is our home, and we strive every day to make it an even better place to live and work. Come work for one of the best teams in the country in one of the most beautiful places.

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 will include (but not be limited to) the following:
- Produce a high-quality and accurate weather forecast for weekday newscasts with an emphasis on state-of-the-art computer graphics for air presentation.
- Effectively tell the weather story of the day and understand that weather is an integral part of the overall newscast, weather, and traffic mobile app, social media, and online at KKTV.com.
- Passion for breaking weather and willingness to work alternate hours if need be for severe weather coverage.
- Ability to apply meteorological knowledge to enhance traffic segments on and off air.
- Fill in on alternate newscasts as assigned and assist the Chief Meteorologist in Breaking Weather/Severe Weather situations.
- Public appearances as a station representative maintaining a professional image both on air and off.
- Provide useful information via all social media platforms.
- Employee is held accountable for all duties of the position including generating content for KKTV.com.

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, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm73k6-18-224-44-207-42 in your application.