Meteorologist/Mmj - Kmov

Gray Media • Maryland Heights, MO

13d • Onsite

About The Position

KMOV is hiring a Meteorologist/MMJ for the First Alert Weather team in St. Louis. The station operates First Alert 4 and ABC 32 newscasts and streaming coverage, with weather central to its reporting. The role joins a growing team in a top-25 market and works alongside experienced meteorologists, contributing to the development of ABC 32 and the First Alert Weather brand. The station offers opportunities for on-air reps, coaching, visibility, and professional growth.

The Meteorologist/MMJ forecasts across linear television and streaming, communicates confidently during active and severe weather, and reports weather-related stories. The position requires a flexible schedule because weather coverage may fall outside standard 9-to-5 hours. The meteorologist also creates timely and useful social content and collaborates with the meteorology, production, anchor, and digital teams.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience forecasting weather on-air, ideally on both linear television and streaming.
• Deep understanding of Midwest weather dynamics, or demonstrated ability to master them quickly.
• Strong on-air presence and calm, clear communication during breaking or severe weather.
• Willingness to work as an MMJ, including shooting, writing, and editing weather-related stories.
• Flexible schedule, as weather coverage does not keep 9-to-5 hours.
• Active use of social platforms, including Facebook, X, and Instagram, to inform and engage viewers.
• Great attitude and willingness to contribute to a positive culture.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with WSI Max.

Responsibilities

• Forecast weather on linear television and streaming platforms.
• Execute and represent the First Alert Weather brand.
• Cover Midwest weather conditions, including severe storms, tornadoes, ice, snow, and summer heat, in the changing St. Louis market.
• Communicate confidently on-air and on streaming during active weather, especially when viewers need information most.
• Contribute weather-related reporting and MMJ storytelling, including shooting, writing, and editing stories.
• Engage viewers on social platforms with timely, accurate, and useful weather content.
• Collaborate with meteorologists, producers, anchors, and the digital team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed