Meteorologist/MMJ

Job Description

Meteorologist/MMJ - WJHG

METEOROLOGIST/MMJ (W/END) - WJHG
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
About WJHG:
Imagine working in a place where most people travel for vacation. That's what you'll find at the WJHG-TV/NBC and WECP-TV/CBS affiliates in Panama City Beach, Florida! The area is home to a booming tourism industry, local military bases, and a rapidly growing local economy. WJHG/WECP prides itself on being a leader not only in news but also in serving the local community, with a strong presence at local events. Our mission is to cover news that digs deeper and holds true to solid journalistic ethics and to offer businesses the best options to market their products and services including a full-service digital marketing department. Our number one rated award-winning team is all about leadership and growth, and we stay on top of the latest technical advances. Join our fast-paced team and enjoy a laid-back lifestyle at WJHG/WECP in beautiful Panama City Beach.
Job Summary/Description:
We are looking for a meteorologist to lead our weekend weather coverage. This position also requires working as an MMJ, covering general assignments as determined by management three days during the week. Strong technical skills are necessary, as this position will also be responsible for updating weathercasts for digital, web, social media, and our streaming TV platforms on weekends (and weekdays as assigned.) This is an entry-level position ideal for someone who desires to learn under the guidance of an award-winning news and weather team
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Creating weathercasts for on-air as well as digital platforms.
- Doing weather for on-air newscasts each weekend and filling in as needed on other shifts.
- Cultivating, writing, and editing content pertaining to both news and weather for web, social media, and other digital platforms.
- Ability to report and go live from the field on general assignments as determined daily by news management.
- Monitor local authorities, government agencies, organizations, and other groups of local interest to find news content and pitch ideas.
- Ability to stay organized and calm during high-pressure breaking news and weather situations.
- Fill in as needed in various capacities as necessary in a modern television newsroom.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A BA/BS degree in Meteorology, Broadcast Journalism with an emphasis on weather, or related field is required for this position.
- Candidates currently working on a degree in Meteorology will be considered for this position.
- Prior professional experience working in news media is preferred but not required.
- Strong professional social media skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational/scheduling skills.
- A valid driver's license and good 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)
WJHG-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-k2okyk-18-216-1-197-42 in your application.