What are the responsibilities and job description for the METEOROLOGIST - WLOX position at Gray Media?
About Gray Media:
Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 WLOX:
For more than 60 years, WLOX has been the place to get the news for South Mississippi. As both an ABC and CBS affiliate, we're proud to be both the #1 and #2 stations in the market. Our award-winning newsroom is committed to serving our community while growing the next generation of journalists.
WLOX produces award-winning newscasts commanding high ratings and strong viewership for our advertising clients. We dominate both broadcast and digital platforms. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a wonderful place to live, work, and play. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a great station and company.
Job Summary/Description:
Ready to deliver life-saving information to viewers about an approaching hurricane? WLOX in Biloxi, Mississippi, is looking for a Meteorologist to do that and much more as part of our experienced, award-winning First Alert Weather Team.
This is a full-time weather position, forecasting for weekend newscasts as well as working with an experienced team in our weather center three days during the week. The primary duties include crafting, producing, and presenting weather segments. You'll also help prepare, produce, and post content for TV, the WLOX Weather app, social media, our CTV streaming channel, and more.
Please note: primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WLOX-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 at every location where 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.
Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 such markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 WLOX:
For more than 60 years, WLOX has been the place to get the news for South Mississippi. As both an ABC and CBS affiliate, we're proud to be both the #1 and #2 stations in the market. Our award-winning newsroom is committed to serving our community while growing the next generation of journalists.
WLOX produces award-winning newscasts commanding high ratings and strong viewership for our advertising clients. We dominate both broadcast and digital platforms. The Mississippi Gulf Coast is a wonderful place to live, work, and play. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a great station and company.
Job Summary/Description:
Ready to deliver life-saving information to viewers about an approaching hurricane? WLOX in Biloxi, Mississippi, is looking for a Meteorologist to do that and much more as part of our experienced, award-winning First Alert Weather Team.
This is a full-time weather position, forecasting for weekend newscasts as well as working with an experienced team in our weather center three days during the week. The primary duties include crafting, producing, and presenting weather segments. You'll also help prepare, produce, and post content for TV, the WLOX Weather app, social media, our CTV streaming channel, and more.
Please note: primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree in meteorology or related field is preferred.
- Education or training in broadcast journalism or communications preferred.
- Flexibility in schedule.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Storm-chasing experience is a plus!
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WLOX-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 at every location where 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.