Chief Meteorologist Kalb
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Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 KALB:
KALB-TV is the #1 most-watched television station in Central Louisiana. KALB-TV includes the powerhouse NBC that has dominated the market for nearly 60 years CBS and the CW.
Job Summary/Description:
KALB-TV has an opening for a full-time Chief Meteorologist to lead our weather team. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience with both meteorology and leadership. They should be able to prepare and deliver weather forecasts and tell a relatable weather story across newscasts and digital platforms. We expect the Chief Meteorologist to create engaging informative and compelling newsand help the rest of the weather team do the same. The ideal candidate will also feel confident with community outreach-- visiting classrooms to educate young people about meteorology reporting live from breaking weather locations and other events as needed as well as participating in other public functions.
Duties/responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Prepare graphics to support the weather presentation
- Flexible schedule for severe weather scenarios
- Lead team of Meteorologists guiding them on presentation style and accuracy of forecasts
- Work closely with news management on content
- Creating and posting content for digital platforms & CTV Desk
- 2 years of experience as a broadcast meteorologist
- Strong communication skills & teamwork
- Ability to lead an on-air weather team
- Ability to be creative with graphic design and presentation
-Demonstrated ability to forecast weather accurately
- Proficient in digital and social media platforms
- Must possess a valid drivers license and good driving record
- Storm tracking experience is a plus
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 onapply now upload your resume cover letter and references.
KALB-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.
Required Experience:
Chief
Key Skills
- Mold Remediation
- Succession Planning
- Employee Evaluation
- Basic Math
- Host/Hostess Experience
- Restoration
- Restoration Industry Experience
- Water Damage Restoration
- Emergency Management
- Auto Restoration
- Fire Restoration
- Financial Report Interpretation
About Company
Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN and GTN.A) owns and/or operates over 100 television stations across 56 television markets that collectively broadcast more than 200 program streams including 103 channels affiliated with the CBS Network, the NBC Network, the ABC Network and the FOX Net ... View more
