Meteorologist

Job Description

Meteorologist - WVIR

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 WVIR:
WVIR-TV is the dominant television station in the desirable Charlottesville market. The station is located on the historic Downtown Mall in the heart of Charlottesville's vibrant cultural district.
Job Summary/Description:
WVIR-TV in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking a Meteorologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will present a professional image and possess a strong knowledge of meteorology. This individual will represent the First Alert Brand and deliver precise forecasts across all platforms, including television, social media, and digital formats. 29News is the most award-winning TV news operation in the state and plays much bigger than our market size. We're looking to hire smart, hard-working team players.
We seek an ideal candidate with a degree in meteorology and on-air reporting experience. The candidate should be able to break down complex weather data into easy-to-understand broadcasts, online weathercasts, written stories, and multimedia content for digital platforms.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Analyze weather data and prepare detailed and engaging weather forecasts.
- Generate creative and engaging, content-driven live shots.
- Familiarity with the WSI weather system and software is a plus.
- Ability to handle long-form severe weather or event coverage, solo or in a team setting, both in the studio and the field.
- Report on environmental, weather, and climate topics throughout the week, including live field reports.
- Multi-task effectively, manage breaking weather events, and adapt to rapidly changing developments.
- Flexibility to cover other meteorologists' shifts as assigned, especially during severe weather or events.
- Post daily stories on our digital platforms and social media, including online weather discussions that explain complex weather phenomena in an easy-to-understand format.
- Engage actively with viewers on the station's social media platforms and respond to inquiries.
- Represent WVIR at community and station-sponsored events, including school presentations and station tours.
- Record short, daily weathercasts for radio partners.
- Collaborate closely with the Chief Meteorologist, news management, photographers, and newscast producers to deliver exceptional weather coverage and regular reporting.
This full-time position requires schedule flexibility to meet the department's needs.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or a related field
- At least two years of experience in broadcast and multimedia news content creation
- Proficient in writing for both broadcast news and digital platforms
- Ability to visualize and create weather graphics
- Strong understanding of journalistic ethics
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Willing and able to work in extreme weather conditions while reporting on breaking weather events
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)
WVIR-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge
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