Meteorologist

Job Description

Meteorologist - WEAU

METEOROLOGIST (W/E) - WEAU

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 WEAU:

WEAU 13 News broadcasts to 26 counties in western Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota. We're an hour's drive away from the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area is a growing community with great schools and health care.

Job Summary/Description:

Are you passionate about weather? WEAU 13 News is seeking a meteorologist candidate to join our three-person weather team! Experience is a plus but not required. Recent graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply. This position will include weekend weather anchoring with no news reporting required.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
• Forecasting, producing, and presenting clear and concise weathercasts 5 days a week. Scheduling will include both weekend and weekday weather anchoring. You will also train to fill in for our morning meteorologist as needed. You will work on the WSI-MAX weather system, including Storm, Engage, and Connect
• We provide weather information on multiple platforms so in addition to weather anchoring, you will be producing daily content for WEAU.com, our mobile weather app, and our strong and growing social media audience
• Live, on-location weather reporting
• A strong on-air, conversational style is a must
• Making public appearances on behalf of the station

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Knowledge of WSI Systems
• Some on-air experience, either professionally or in college, required
• Certification and a meteorology or atmospheric sciences degree are preferred
• Understanding of and adherence to AP Style (on digital platforms) and broadcast writing for television
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), proven news judgment, ethics and integrity
• Strong work ethic, organizational and leadership skills. Must be able to work quickly, make deadlines, multi-task, and show composure, especially during active and severe weather
• Ability to work long hours/overtime, weekends, and overnights as needed for breaking and severe weather and specialized coverage

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)

WEAU-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-rj3emb-18-117-94-77-42 in your application.