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Meteorologist

Gray Television

Henderson, NV 11-29-2023
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
About KVVU:

FOX5 is the #1 television station in Las Vegas, and the local leader in news coverage on air and online. We are ''Local. Las Vegas.'' Committed to informing and serving the greater Las Vegas market, FOX5 KVVU delivers 16 hours of LIVE local content every weekday. We are consistently recognized for serving our communities through initiatives like the FOX5 Surprise Squad, Super Build Home & Playground, and Take 5 To Care. FOX5 is the Official Broadcast Home of the Las Vegas Raiders. In addition, our very own Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network (SSSEN) has quickly become the place for fans of local sports in Southern Nevada, with partnerships including the WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces, UNLV Athletics, Las Vegas Aviators (AAA Baseball), LV Lights FC, IFL Vegas Knight Hawks, and more.

Job Summary/Description:

FOX5, KVVU Las Vegas, is looking for an experienced Broadcast Meteorologist. The successful candidate will have at least three years of forecasting and delivering accurate weather information to audiences on air and online. Must have significant experience using WSI weather software. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate the ability to report from the field in live weather events, and to write and deliver environmental stories to a broadcast and digital audience.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
* Accurate weather forecasting and severe weather coverage experience
* Reporting live from the field during weather events
* Conceiving, planning and reporting stories on environmental and related issues
* Knowledge of using Augmented Reality in delivering compelling weathercasts is a significant plus

Qualifications/Requirements:
• ️ Ideal candidate should have at least 3 years experience as broadcast and digital meteorologist. No beginners. The successful applicant's background must include, at minimum, a bachelor's degree in meteorology or the equivalent. You MUST provide a link to your resume reel as well as be prepared to discuss your past broadcast and online forecast work.

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)

KVVU-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d533pe-3-142-151-216-42 in your application.

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Gray Television

Gray Television supports local community interests by providing quality television broadcasting and exceptional service in each market we serve. Gray owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets including the first or second highest rated television station in 85 markets. We are an unmatched broadcast pioneer that keeps getting bigger and better.