First Alert MeteorologistMmj PT-WEnd - Wwsb
First Alert MeteorologistMmj PT-WEnd - Wwsb
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Job Description
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 WWSB:
Live work and play in a unique media market that so many vacationers call a top destination. WWSBTV is the ABC affiliate serving Sarasota & Manatee Counties on the Sun Coast of Southwest Florida. Postcardworthy views are bountiful and so are opportunities to enjoy the Florida lifestyle. Top beaches are minutes away; so are top attractions in Tampa Bay Orlando and South Florida. Youre a quick ride from some of the most popular theme parks and cruise ports. While visitors come and go our station and our newsroom are committed to serving the thousands upon thousands of people who call the Suncoast home. Youll find a special emphasis on covering news with a hyperlocal focus while embracing the best practices found in some of the regions top markets.
Job Summary/Description:
WWSBTV / ABC7 in Sarasota Florida is searching for our next First Alert Meteorologist / Reporter (MMJ). This teammate will have a love of forecasting on broadcast digital & social platforms a passion for tracking the tropics and the drive to tell personalitydriven stories and segments when not in the Weather Center.
This next teammate will have a love of forecasting on broadcast digital & social platforms a passion for tracking the tropics and the drive to tell personalitydriven stories and segments when not in the weather center. While sunshine abounds on Floridas Gulf Coast our viewers depend on our meteorologists to track storms in real time and articulate changes to the forecast. Our next meteorologist will partner with a seasoned and trusted team of meteorologists. Confident delivery is a must when producing realtime tracking and personalitydriven segments. This teammate will also help tell enterprise and assigned stories as an MMJ.
Please note: This position primarily supports weekends and is budgeted at 25 hours/week.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Research and present engaging weather forecasts using the stations technology
Partner with our team of meteorologists to grow cuttingedge forecasting techniques
Confidently deliver lifesaving information in the studio and live in the field
Regularly collaborate with producers for weather story showcasing
Record write and post realtime updates on digital and social platforms
Edit and File assigned news reports in television digital and social formats
Produce live enterprise and breaking stories using MMJ workflows
Develop and maintain contacts with local newsmakers and experts
Partner with newsroom managers and teammates and teamwork
Qualifications/Requirements:
Demonstrated track record of producing weather forecasts for broadcast digital and social platforms
Two Years experience forecasting at a commercial television station experience with Tropical Weather a plus
Ability to handle breaking weather onair online and behind the scenes in a timely and professional manner
Working knowledge of WSI & other Weather Software
Experience with MMJ Equipment & Cell phone technologies to produce live forecasts and news reports
Bachelors Degree or comparable experience
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
WWSBTV/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.
Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.
Employment Type
Full Time
