Meteorologist - Wvir

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates highquality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About WVIR:

WVIRTV is the dominant television station in the desirable Charlottesville market. The station is located on the historic Downtown Mall in the heart of Charlottesvilles vibrant cultural district.

Job Summary/Description:

WVIRTV in beautiful Charlottesville Virginia is seeking a Meteorologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will present a professional image and possess a strong knowledge of meteorology. This individual will represent the First Alert Brand and deliver precise forecasts across all platforms including television social media and digital formats. 29News is the most awardwinning TV news operation in the state and plays much bigger than our market size. Were looking to hire smart hardworking team players.

We seek an ideal candidate with a degree in meteorology and onair reporting experience. The candidate should be able to break down complex weather data into easytounderstand broadcasts online weathercasts written stories and multimedia content for digital platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Analyze weather data and prepare detailed and engaging weather forecasts.
Generate creative and engaging contentdriven live shots.
Familiarity with the WSI weather system and software is a plus.
Ability to handle longform severe weather or event coverage solo or in a team setting both in the studio and the field.
Report on environmental weather and climate topics throughout the week including live field reports.
Multitask effectively manage breaking weather events and adapt to rapidly changing developments.
Flexibility to cover other meteorologists shifts as assigned especially during severe weather or events.
Post daily stories on our digital platforms and social media including online weather discussions that explain complex weather phenomena in an easytounderstand format.
Engage actively with viewers on the stations social media platforms and respond to inquiries.
Represent WVIR at community and stationsponsored events including school presentations and station tours.
Record short daily weathercasts for radio partners.
Collaborate closely with the Chief Meteorologist news management photographers and newscast producers to deliver exceptional weather coverage and regular reporting.

This fulltime position requires schedule flexibility to meet the departments needs.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelors degree in meteorology atmospheric science or a related field
At least two years of experience in broadcast and multimedia news content creation
Proficient in writing for both broadcast news and digital platforms
Ability to visualize and create weather graphics
Strong understanding of journalistic ethics
Valid drivers license with a good driving record
Willing and able to work in extreme weather conditions while reporting on breaking weather events

If you feel youre qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to you may type in the job title station call letters or click on apply now upload your resume cover letter and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through theGrayTV UltiPro selfservice portal

WVIRTV/Gray Media is a drugfree company

Additional Info:

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age genetic information disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge