What are the responsibilities and job description for the METEOROLOGIST/ MMJ (W/END) - WVVA position at Gray Local Media, Inc?
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.
About WVVA:
Why WVVA?
Imagine living in "Nature’s Air-Conditioned City" of Bluefield, WV, nestled amidst the majestic Appalachian Mountains! WVVA isn't just a station; it's your gateway to adventure. We're centrally located to major markets and surrounded by a playground of world-class white-water rafting, thousands of miles of breathtaking ATV and hiking trails, exhilarating skiing, and so much more. We love living here!
Job Summary/Description:
WVVA (Gray Local Media) in Bluefield, WV, is looking for a weather pro with personality to join our award-winning team as Weekend Meteorologist / Multimedia Journalist. If you’re ready to forecast in a true four-seasons country and get your feet wet in journalism, telling great stories that matter, this is the job for you!
Bring the forecast! Bring the Story! We’re searching for a self-motivated, quality-driven meteorologist who loves digging into the “why” behind the weather and can translate it into clear, engaging on-air and digital coverage. You’ll be a confident forecaster, compelling communicator, and a true team player in both weather and news!
This position owns the weekend weather desk!
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
What will you do? (including but not limited to):
- Anchor weekend weather coverage
- Create and deliver fast, accurate, audience-friendly forecasts
- Break down complex weather into clear, relatable information
- Produce written and multimedia content for all platforms
- Three days a week generate original and leadable story ideas covering weather/science stories as well as general assignment news
- Occasionally fill-in forecasting during the weekdays
Qualifications/Requirements:
What you’ll need? (including but not limited to):
- Bachelor’s degree in meteorology or related field preferred
- Have a credible presence and be comfortable on air
- Solid weather computer system experience preferred
- Strong social media skills (engage, respond, build community) a plus
- Works well under pressure and tight deadlines
- Flexible schedule with a team-first mindset
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a driver’s record check
NO PHONE CALLS
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)
WVVA-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
Gray Media 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 Media 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, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Gray Media 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.