Meteorologist Wbrc

About Gray Media:

Gray Media or Gray is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia formally known as Gray Television Inc. The company is the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Grays additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports Tupelo Media Group and PowerNation Studios and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About WBRC:

The WBRC First Alert Weather Team is one of the most trusted and recognized teams in the nation. Our meteorologists work tirelessly to keep Central Alabama safe informed and prepared during severe weather. We are #1 on all platforms because of the passion urgency and creativity our team brings to every forecast.

Job Summary/Description:

WBRC FOX6 News has a rare opening for a full-time Meteorologist to join our elite First Alert Weather Team. This position will primarily cover our weekend PM newscasts with additional responsibilities covering shifts during the week. The role also includes producing daily content for our streaming weather show First Alert Weather Extra.

We are looking for a dynamic engaging and creative storyteller who can help us continue to set the standard for severe weather coverage in Central Alabama. The ideal candidate thrives on teamwork innovation and delivering the weather story in ways that resonate across broadcast digital and streaming platforms.

Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Forecast produce and present weather segments for weekend PM newscasts and First Alert Weather Extra.
Provide live coverage and clear urgent communication during severe weather events.
Fill in for other meteorologists shifts during the week as needed.
Create and publish compelling content across digital social and streaming platforms.
Collaborate with other meteorologists and producers to ensure continuity and accuracy in weather storytelling.
Utilize the latest weather technology and graphics platforms to deliver engaging presentations.
Mine social media and other sources for weather story ideas and audience engagement opportunities.
Support breaking weather coverage often outside of normally scheduled shifts.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Meteorology Atmospheric Science or related field.
At least 3 years of on-air meteorology experience with a proven track record covering severe weather events.
Strong on-air presence with the ability to communicate complex meteorological information in a way thats clear urgent and relatable.
Proficiency in weather graphics and digital publishing tools.
Flexible schedule and willingness to work nights weekends and holidays as needed.
Shooting and editing skills.

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 theGray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WBRC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free 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 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.