Chief Meteorologist - Wsaw/Wzaw

Gray Media • Wausau, WI

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About The Position

WSAW is looking for a passionate meteorologist to lead our First Alert Weather team as our next Chief Meteorologist. This is your opportunity to be the trusted voice of evening weather in North Central Wisconsin. If you can turn complex science into compelling television and genuinely believe great forecasting saves lives, let's talk. Our next Chief Meteorologist will have the drive and talent to be number one in the market by informing and preparing our viewers, and providing timely and life-saving information. The successful candidate must be able to produce and deliver dynamic, compelling, and understandable forecasts and "explainers" for our newscasts and digital platforms. You must be able to identify the "weather story of the day" and support our "First Alert" philosophy. You will cover severe weather with urgency, while also being reassuring. Our meteorologists work in a multi-platform environment and contribute daily to our digital platforms, including our streaming studio, weather app, and wsaw.com. Responsibilities also include working directly with news producers and anchors to build out our coverage and make it meaningful and relatable to our viewers. Our meteorologists will work in the studio and in the field, bringing our viewers the weather story wherever it unfolds. Strong, consistent leadership and teamwork are a must.

Requirements

• A BA or BS degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or an equivalent background is required. Seals from the National Weather Association and/or American Meteorological Society are a plus, but not mandatory.
• At least two years of prior experience as a broadcast meteorologist
• Strong on-air communication skills
• Ability to work as part of an on-air team and part of a weather team
• Command of WSI Max and their various platforms
• Ability to be creative with graphic design and presentation
• Demonstrated ability to accurately forecast weather
• Understanding of and adherence to AP Style (on digital platforms) and broadcast writing for television.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), proven news judgement, ethics, and integrity.
• Strong work ethic, organizational, and leadership skills. Must be able to work quickly, meet deadlines, multi-task and show composure, especially during active and severe weather.
• Clean driving record, the ability to drive safely in various weather conditions, and a valid driver's license are mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

• Build and deliver accurate, easy-to-understand, and engaging weather forecasts on-air and on our streaming and digital platforms.
• Create original weather content for all platforms supporting our "First Alert" philosophy.
• A strong candidate will also have an established and responsible presence and show proficiency with generating content on all digital platforms, including the station website, social media, and CTV.
• Exhibit a desire to win, show initiative, and have the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback. Expect, coach, and hold the First Alert Weather Team to do the same.
• Proactively plan for short and long-range weather. Collaborate with the News Director and other news managers on coverage plans, including any needed resources, staffing & schedule changes.
• Flexibility to work long hours/overtime, weekends, and overnights as needed for First Alert Weather Days, breaking and severe weather, and other specialized coverage.
• Our weather team is involved in the newsroom and the community. The person we hire must have a positive attitude and be an ambassador for the station by participating in station campaigns and making personal appearances at community events.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level