CHIEF METEOROLOGIST - KGNS

Graymedia • Rio Bravo, TX

29d

About The Position

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. 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.

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

Nice To Haves

• Storm tracking experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

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