Chief Meteorologist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 WSFA:

WSFA 12 News is the dominant television and digital media station in Montgomery, Alabama. For over 70 years, WSFA 12 News has served a 15-county DMA and is Central and South Alabama's most trusted source for news, weather, and sports information on-air and online.

Job Summary/Description:

WSFA, the dominant First Alert weather-driven station in Montgomery, AL, is looking for a Chief Meteorologist. This person should create engaging, informative, and compelling weather stories for on-air and digital (streaming, social, and web) platforms and help the rest of the weather team achieve the same. The best candidate will also coordinate weather community outreach. WSFA has one of the top weather apps in the nation, and the Chief will be required to lead the way with updates, videos, and inventive ideas. The Chief will also help develop a weather streaming strategy for severe weather and daily shows.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

- Analyze weather data
- Prepare detailed and accurate forecasts
- Must work closely with newsroom management on weather coverage plans
- Must create and post digital content several times a shift
- Must host daily weather streaming and be aggressive with severe weather streaming
- Lead team of meteorologists with scheduled feedback
- Must stay up to speed with weather technology
- Must have a very flexible schedule during all severe weather

Qualifications/Requirements:

- 4+ years as a broadcast meteorologist
- Current or former chief meteorologist experience preferred
- Degree in meteorology or a similar field
- Strong communication skills/teamwork
- Ability to lead and manage the on-air weather team
- Ability to make decisions about First Alert Weather days
- Ability to develop and maintain graphic design and presentation
- Demonstrate ability to forecast weather accurately and consistently
- Proficient in digital (streaming and web) and social media platforms
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record
- Severe weather experience, especially storms/tornadoes, is a must
- Experience as a public speaker in front of large crowds is a plus
- Experience with Baron equipment and radar is a plus.

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)

WSFA-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.