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KGNS+ has an opening for a full-time Chief Meteorologist to lead our weather team. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience with both meteorology and leadership. They should be able to ...

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$162K - $240K/yr

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Meteorologist

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$162K - $240K/yr

This weather team member will support the Chief Meteorologist and report to the News Director ... At least five years of experience as a full-time broadcast meteorologist * Ability to remain calm ...

Meteorologist

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$162K - $240K/yr

This weather team member will support the Chief Meteorologist and report to the News Director ... At least five years of experience as a full-time broadcast meteorologist * Ability to remain calm ...

Meteorologist

Needham, MA

$162K - $240K/yr

This weather team member will support the Chief Meteorologist and report to the News Director ... At least five years of experience as a full-time broadcast meteorologist * Ability to remain calm ...

Meteorologist

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$162K - $240K/yr

This weather team member will support the Chief Meteorologist and report to the News Director ... At least five years of experience as a full-time broadcast meteorologist * Ability to remain calm ...

Meteorologist

Needham, MA · On-site

$162K - $240K/yr

This weather team member will support the Chief Meteorologist and report to the News Director ... At least five years of experience as a full-time broadcast meteorologist * Ability to remain calm ...

Meteorologist

Needham, MA · On-site

$162K - $240K/yr

This weather team member will support the Chief Meteorologist and report to the News Director ... At least five years of experience as a full-time broadcast meteorologist * Ability to remain calm ...

Meteorologist

Needham, MA

$162K - $240K/yr

This weather team member will support the Chief Meteorologist and report to the News Director ... At least five years of experience as a full-time broadcast meteorologist * Ability to remain calm ...

Meteorologist

Needham, MA

$162K - $240K/yr

This weather team member will support the Chief Meteorologist and report to the News Director ... At least five years of experience as a full-time broadcast meteorologist * Ability to remain calm ...

Meteorologist

Needham, MA

$162K - $240K/yr

This weather team member will support the Chief Meteorologist and report to the News Director ... At least five years of experience as a full-time broadcast meteorologist * Ability to remain calm ...

Meteorologist

Needham, MA · On-site

$162K - $240K/yr

This weather team member will support the Chief Meteorologist and report to the News Director ... At least five years of experience as a full-time broadcast meteorologist * Ability to remain calm ...

Meteorologist

Needham, MA · On-site

$162K - $240K/yr

This weather team member will support the Chief Meteorologist and report to the News Director ... At least five years of experience as a full-time broadcast meteorologist * Ability to remain calm ...

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CHIEF METEOROLOGIST - KGNS

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Gray Television rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 65 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 67 rated media


Job description

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 47 markets, and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies and 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.

Job Summary/Description:

Our ideal Chief Meteorologist is a master at every aspect of meteorology, from forecasting to preparing graphics, to reporting in the field, to being an integral part of reaching our community on television, digital, and social media platforms.

KGNS+ has an opening for a full-time Chief Meteorologist to lead our weather team. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience with both meteorology and leadership. They should be able to prepare and deliver weather forecasts and tell a relatable weather story across newscasts and digital platforms. We expect the Chief Meteorologist to create engaging, informative, and compelling news—and help the rest of the weather team do the same. The ideal candidate will also feel confident with community outreach-- visiting classrooms to educate young people about meteorology, reporting live from breaking weather locations and other events as needed, as well as participating in other public functions.

Duties/responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

- Analyze weather data and prepare detailed forecasts
- Prepare graphics to support the weather presentation
- Flexible schedule for severe weather scenarios
- Lead team of Meteorologists, guiding them on presentation style and accuracy of forecasts
- Work closely with news management on content
- Creating and posting content for digital platforms & CTV Desk

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Degree in meteorology
- 2+ years of experience as a broadcast meteorologist
- Strong communication skills & teamwork
- Ability to lead an on-air weather team
- Ability to be creative with graphic design and presentation
- Demonstrated ability to forecast weather accurately
- Proficient in digital and social media platforms
- Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record
- Storm tracking experience 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)
 

KGNS-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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.


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