Meteorologist

Job Description

Meteorologist

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:
$18.00/hr.
Shift and Schedule:
Wed. - Sun. (9:30 am - 6:30 pm)
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Summary/Description:
First Alert 7 - the top-rated, long-time news leader in Odessa-Midland, TX - is looking for a Meteorologist to join our news team and forecast during our weekend shows. You'll be responsible for monitoring weather channels and forecasting. You'll also work with our weather team on social media content. You'll have the chance to learn about broadcast news from an award-winning team of journalists.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Forecast for West Texas viewing areas in at least one show per day.
- Work with the Chief Meteorologist on graphics
- Create social media content about meteorology/West Texas weather patterns
- Maintain weather pages on firstalert7.com and the First Alert 7 weather app.
- Learn to produce environmental content for shows, learn to produce content.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Broadcast television experience preferred.
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 (include reel)
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
KOSA-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.
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-36jv0x-3-143-203-21-42 in your application.