Meteorologist

Job Description

out Gray Television:

Gray Television 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 KOLN:

KOLN is the CBS affiliate in the Lincoln, Hastings, and Kearney markets. Located in the thriving capital city of Lincoln, the station is the area's dominant news leader, with number one newscasts in every daypart. The 1011NOW news brand is well-known throughout the region as a trusted source for quality news, weather, and sports coverage.

Job Summary/Description:

10/11 News is accepting applications for a full-time weekend meteorologist to join the market's dominant leader in Lincoln, NE. The shift includes weekend evening newscasts and will be focused on digital and streaming weather content during three weekdays.

The ideal candidate must be able to produce and deliver dynamic, compelling, and understandable forecasts for our newscasts and digital platforms. You must be able to identify and explain the weather story of the day. Accuracy is a must. You will cover severe weather with urgency, while also being reassuring.
Our meteorologists work in a multi-platform environment and contribute daily to our digital platforms, including our streaming apps, weather apps, social media, and 1011now.com. Responsibilities also include working directly with the news team to build out our coverage and make it meaningful and relatable to our viewers. Our meteorologists also report in the field. Strong leadership and teamwork are a must.

Please note
- primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements:
• Knowledge of WSI Systems a plus
• A college degree in meteorology or related field preferred
• At least 1 year of experience forecasting and tracking severe storms
• A strong knowledge of how to establish a presence on digital platforms
• A commanding and comfortable on-air presence
• Strong work ethic, organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to work long hours/overtime, weekends, and overnights as needed for breaking and severe and specialized coverage

Qualified, interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, and station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', and upload your cover letter, resume, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

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

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rv896j-52-15-220-116-42 in your application.