Meteorologist

Job Description

Meteorologist

About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 45 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring
Salary/Wage:

$44,000/yr. (Depending on Experience)
Shift and Schedule:
Mon. - Thur. (3:00 am - 1:00 pm; Fri. (3:00 am - 8:00 am)
Job Type:
Full-Time
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Job Summary/Description:
WGEM is looking for our next Meteorologist to join our team. If you have a passion for weather and a natural aptitude to share information about meteorology with the public, this position is for you!
Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Prepare and present television weather forecasts and web content.
- Creatively use weather graphics systems.
- Maintain a positive newsroom atmosphere and adhere to professional standards.
- Substitute as needed on other weather segments.
- Work as a guide to outside groups touring the station.
- Attend editorial meetings with news staff throughout the day.
- Coordinate and deliver weather forecasts for radio partners, if applicable.
- Be on-call as needed during severe weather activity.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Degree in meteorology or similar certification.
- Ability to effectively communicate through written and spoken forms.
- Able to take initiative and work independently.
- Driver's license required
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)
WGEM-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-23np8y-216-73-217-144-42 in your application.