News AnchorWeather Forecaster (Evening) Wluc

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 45 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 WLUC:

WLUC has been a fixture in Upper Michigan for 70 years and has become known as Upper Michigans Source. The NBC affiliate is the dominant number one station in the market. The growing FOX affiliate is the second-place station in the five-station market. The TV6 website and Facebook page are the top sources for local news in Upper Michigan.

WLUC is in Upper Michigan. Were located in a recreational paradise. Winter summer spring or fall if you enjoy the outdoors this is the place for you. Ten minutes from anywhere youll find a trail river lake or event to capture your desire. The small town setting is peaceful and safe but it still has the big city entertainment and dining experiences. Its the people of Upper Michigan who make this area stand out. Theyre friendly helpful honest and fun.

Job Summary/Description:

TV6 is looking for a strong candidate to serve as a Monday-Friday evening anchor who can also fill in for the meteorology team and provide regular weather forecasts via our live stream. The right candidate will ideally have some experience with reporting and be comfortable on air in front of a camera.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Producing/anchoring the 5:00 p.m. newscast 4 days a week.
- Forecasting weather on evening newscasts at least one day a week.
- Forecasting weather on live stream Monday-Thursday evenings
- Write content for shows and on the web.
- Working knowledge of weather computer programs/systems
- Maintain professional appearance
- Represent the station positively at all times
- Work collaboratively with the weather and/or anchor team
- Edit broadcast scripts that will air on your show
- Pursue semi-regular opportunities for in-depth reporting for specials or promotable series

Qualifications/Requirements:

- This person must have a demonstrated background in news and be actively pursuing a meteorology degree or certification.
- They must also be able to demonstrate a knowledge of meteorology.
- A command of the English language spelling and grammar is required.
- Personal appearances in the community and station functions are an important part of the job.
- This position is one that is held accountable to on-air standards for appearance.
- Ability to critique others work and act as a mentor.
- An interest in digital storytelling/streaming opportunities 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 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)

WLUC-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.