Mmj (Multimedia Journalist) - Wilx

Gray Media•Lansing, MI

About The Position

WILX-TV, the NBC affiliate serving Lansing and Mid-Michigan, is seeking a Weekend Meteorologist / MMJ who is passionate about accurate forecasting, severe weather coverage, and storytelling across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social. This position is ideal for a meteorologist who can own the weather story and excel as a multimedia journalist — shooting, writing, editing, and publishing compelling content that serves our community. This role offers the chance to forecast and report in one of the most dynamic weather regions in the country — delivering meaningful coverage that helps viewers make daily decisions and stay safe during high-impact events. Submit your resume and links to your Meteorology reel and reporting samples to be considered.

Requirements

On-air weather experience required.
Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a closely related field (equivalent professional experience considered).
Ability to ad-lib calmly and clearly during breaking news and severe weather coverage.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

Analyze meteorological data to build accurate, compelling forecasts for Mid-Michigan.
Produce and present weathercasts for newscasts, with clear, conversational delivery and strong breaking-weather performance.
Provide live, urgent coverage during severe and disruptive weather events, both in-studio and in the field as needed.
Create engaging weather graphics and explain complex weather conditions in an easy-to-understand way.
Pitch, shoot, write, edit, and present weather/science and general assignment stories for newscasts and digital platforms.
Coordinate assignments independently and meet deadline demands.
Publish daily weather and news content for digital platforms (web, app, streaming, and social media). Ensure content follows best practices and is optimized for digital audiences (headline writing, thumbnails, platform-first video).
Work closely with the Chief Meteorologist and news managers to support daily editorial planning.
Fill in for other meteorologists and/or MMJs as assigned, including schedule flexibility during severe weather or breaking news.
Participate in community appearances and station events as a professional representative of WILX-TV.