What are the responsibilities and job description for the METEOROLOGIST - WBRC 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 43 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 WBRC:
The WBRC First Alert Weather Team is one of the most trusted and recognized teams in the nation. Our meteorologists work tirelessly to keep Central Alabama safe, informed, and prepared during severe weather. We are #1 on all platforms because of the passion, urgency, and creativity our team brings to every forecast.
Job Summary/Description:
WBRC FOX6 News has a rare opening for a full-time Meteorologist to join our elite First Alert Weather Team. This position will primarily cover our weekend PM newscasts, with additional responsibilities covering shifts during the week. The role also includes producing daily content for our streaming weather show, First Alert Weather Extra.
We are looking for a dynamic, engaging, and creative storyteller who can help us continue to set the standard for severe weather coverage in Central Alabama. The ideal candidate thrives on teamwork, innovation, and delivering the weather story in ways that resonate across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Forecast, produce, and present weather segments for weekend PM newscasts and First Alert Weather Extra.
• Provide live coverage and clear, urgent communication during severe weather events.
• Fill in for other meteorologists’ shifts during the week as needed.
• Create and publish compelling content across digital, social, and streaming platforms.
• Collaborate with other meteorologists and producers to ensure continuity and accuracy in weather storytelling.
• Utilize the latest weather technology and graphics platforms to deliver engaging presentations.
• Mine social media and other sources for weather story ideas and audience engagement opportunities.
• Support breaking weather coverage, often outside of normally scheduled shifts.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or related field.
• At least 3 years of on-air meteorology experience with a proven track record covering severe weather events.
• Strong on-air presence with the ability to communicate complex meteorological information in a way that’s clear, urgent, and relatable.
• Proficiency in weather graphics and digital publishing tools.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Shooting and editing skills.
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)
WBRC-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.