Meteorologist

Job Description

METEOROLOGIST (MORNING) - 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 drive away from the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area in a growing community with great schools and health care.

Job Summary/Description:

WEAU is looking for a meteorologist to join the teams of Hello Wisconsin and WEAU 13 News at Noon. The ideal candidate must be able to produce and deliver a dynamic, compelling and understandable forecast for our newscasts and digital platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
• Produce and present clear, accurate, and engaging forecasts for Hello Wisconsin from 4:30-7am and WEAU 13 News at Noon from 12-12:30pm, as well as record radio forecasts and morning cut-ins for FOX 25/48.
• Handle multiple weather forecasting platforms including broadcast and digital.
• Contribute content for digital platforms including OTT, station website & apps and social media accounts.

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. (* must send link to demo reel for consideration)

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-rvxvyw-3-147-126-199-42 in your application.