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Meteorologist

WEEK

East Peoria, IL 09-12-2023
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Mid (2-5 years) Experience
Job Description
Meteorologist - WEEK

METEOROLOGIST (MORNING - W/END) - WEEK

About WEEK:

WEEK-TV is an award-winning station that leads the community in local news coverage and community involvement. It operates a number of TV stations in the Peoria, IL television market including WEEK 25 (NBC), Heart of Illinois ABC, and Peoria-Bloomington's CW.

Job Summary/Description:

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of weather experience and be able to handle a 2-hour morning newscast. We have all the tools you need to tackle our challenging weather patterns, from severe weather outbreaks to tornados to the rare high-impact winter events. Our five-person team works with the IBM MAX system, paired with a local network of HD cameras, to provide the best weather coverage in the market.

The candidate must be able to create team moments, handle First Alert Weather Days, and give a warm presence to the audience. Responsibilities will be to communicate with the Weather team, Assignment Manager and Assistant News Director to anchor a fast-paced monthly sequenced, and accurate forecasts daily.

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

Qualifications/Requirements:
• ️ A Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology is recommended. You'll gain valuable experience and be able to showcase your knowledge by covering a variety of weather, while growing in your career and learning from our top team of experienced meteorologists. Weather is of the utmost importance to our station and the community, so we need a dedicated professional excited to cover the weather 24/7.

Interested applicants can go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', 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)

WEEK-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-g4px4z-3-144-46-149-42 in your application.

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WEEK

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.