News Producer/Meteorologist

Job Description

News Producer/Meteorologist - WGGB

NEWS PRODUCER/METEOROLOGIST (W/END) - WGGB
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 WGGB:
2024 Massachusetts Broadcaster's Association Station of the Year Merit, Western Mass News is a licensed television station in Springfield, Massachusetts, and serves the Pioneer Valley. The networks of Western Mass News include ABC 40, Fox 6, and CBS 3. Our three major networks and digital platforms speak daily to over half of Western Mass and the area businesses. We have Western Mass's most live programming, including all the major live sporting events.
Job Summary/Description:
Western Mass News has a unique opportunity for a Meteorologist looking to break into the broadcast industry. This hybrid position will allow you to hone your Meteorology skills while also producing award-winning newscasts. The candidate who is hired for this position will serve as our Weekend Morning meteorologist, provide vacation coverage for our Weekday meteorologists, and produce newscasts during the week.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Forecast weather for newscasts as assigned.
- Update the weather page on the station's website, as well as provide weather updates on social media platforms during scheduled weather shifts.
- Provide team coverage in severe weather events, which may include in the studio or the field.
- Produce daily newscast
- Conceptualize newscast rundown
- Collaborate with the Executive Producer, field crews, and assignment desk to determine the content of the newscast
- Write scripts
- Research stories
- Pitch story ideas
- Participate in editorial meetings
- Preview material before air
- Work with reporters and directors on innovative production elements
- Incorporate and coordinate breaking news
- Work to constantly improve and evolve the look and execution of newscasts
- Execute the show from the control room
- Meet all show timing requirements
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science
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)
WGGB-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-bxwxee-18-116-80-77-42 in your application.