About 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 KLTV:

KLTV is the dominant station in the Tyler/Longview/Lufkin/Nacogdoches, TX area of East Texas. We are affiliated with ABC network and have been #1 by every ratings measure, uninterrupted in every newscast for 27 years. We also have a very powerful, dominant digital presence in the market. We are a leader in the industry in digital innovation and digital products--operating and populating 11 different apps and producing an 18-hour-a-day live streaming news service from our newsroom on OTT, desktop, and mobile apps.

Modern facility. Top-notch equipment. Experienced News Managers. 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 Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Gray Television expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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