Meteorologist - Kfvs

Gray Media • Carterville, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

KFVS/WSIL is hiring a Meteorologist to join the First Alert Weather team. You’ll deliver accurate, engaging forecasts across TV, digital, and social, including severe weather coverage. We’re seeking a strong forecaster who connects with audiences across multiple platforms. KFVS/WSIL is looking for a passionate Meteorologist to join our First Alert Weather team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong forecaster who can deliver accurate, engaging, and impactful weather coverage across broadcast, digital, and social platforms. The ideal candidate is committed to serving viewers with trustworthy information, especially during severe weather, and knows how to connect with audiences across multiple platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or a related field required.
• On-air weather presentation experience preferred.
• Strong forecasting skills with the ability to explain complex information clearly and engagingly.
• Experience with weather systems, radar technology, graphics platforms, and forecasting tools.
• Ability to work flexible hours (mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays) and extended coverage during severe weather.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver accurate daily forecasts as part of the KFVS/WSIL First Alert Weather meteorologist team for TV, digital, and social platforms.
• Provide clear, urgent, and reliable coverage during severe weather and other high-impact weather events.
• Monitor weather models, radar, and data sources to track changing conditions and communicate updates quickly.
• Use graphics, storytelling, and live reporting to make weather information easy to understand.
• Create weather content for the station website, app, CTV platforms, and social channels.

What This Job Offers

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