Weather/ Meteorologist

Job Description

WEATHER/ METEOROLOGIST (W/END) - KLTV

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 KLTV/KTRE:

KLTV & KTRE are ABC Affiliates in East Texas with a more than 70-year tradition of excellence in local news. The dominant news leader in the market, KLTV & KTRE reaches its vast audience through both traditional broadcast means, but also through a wide array of digital products - from our website to our 11 different mobile apps, to our 18-hour-a-day live streaming platform, East Texas Now. All of which are operated, populated, and maintained within the KLTV Building in downtown Tyler.

Modern facility. Top-notch equipment. Positive, encouraging workplace with an emphasis on teaching job skills and journalism. Dominant station preparing for the future in a very powerful company in this industry. We believe we are among the best newsrooms in the country.

Job Summary/Description:

This position works to build and execute on-air, online, and streaming weather forecasts for KLTV newscasts in the morning and evening on weekends. During the week this forecaster fills in on newscasts, as well as executes digital and streaming weathercasts, and helps to build forecast graphics and data as well.

This position covers AM and PM weekend weather shifts in addition to filling in on other shifts and shifts with severe weather coverage as needed. This position works closely with the weather team to create content for our live streaming platform, mobile apps, and social media.
This position generally works a 4-day work week.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Anchor weekend shows (Sat 8a- 10a, 6p,10p, Sun 8a, 10p)
- Update ''East Texas Now'', as well as KLTV and KTRE mobile apps
- Monitor and update social media posts
- Create weather storytelling content and graphics for all platforms
- Assist other Meteorologists during severe coverage
- Fill in for weekday Meteorologists
- Provide live coverage in the field from our Storm Tracker
- Make school and community appearances on behalf of the station

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field(Candidate should have or be working toward Meteorology degree.)
- Internship,1-2 years weather forecasting experience, preferred
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with digital video cameras, non-linear editing, and Social Media platforms
- Valid Driver's License

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)

KLTV-TV/Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Media encourages all new employees to vaccinate against the coronavirus before the first workday fully.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gmb413-3-236-100-210-42 in your application.