Meteorologist Wymt

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 WYMT:

WYMT is the leading source of weather news and information for southeastern Kentucky. Our First Alert Weather team is committed to delivering timely accurate and life-saving weather information to a diverse rural audience across 25 counties. WKYT our sister station in Lexington produces extensive news coverage and programming across the entire 45-county DMA and offers additional meteorological resources and collaboration opportunities.

Job Summary/Description:

Join WYMT the CBS affiliate serving the scenic Appalachian Mountains of southeastern Kentucky. WYMT is seeking an engaging meteorologist to join our First Alert Weather team in Hazard. You will work with the WYMT weather staff and collaborate with the meteorology team at our sister station WKYT in Lexington. Position summary

We are looking for a broadcast meteorologist who delivers accurate forecasts with clarity energy and a strong sense of community responsibility. This role will support weekday morning broadcasts severe weather coverage and digital/social weather content.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Analyze scientific data and weather models to produce accurate short- and long-range forecasts for a large and topographically varied viewing area.
Deliver engaging conversational weather presentations across TV streaming digital platforms and social media.
Identify and communicate the weather story of the day translating technical information into clear actionable guidance for the public.
Track and forecast severe weather events issuing timely alerts and recommendations to help keep our community safe.
Coordinate with editorial staff to integrate weather information into news planning and live coverage.
Design and implement weather graphics and data visualizations to enhance storytelling and audience understanding.
Work in the studio and in the field as needed for live or pre-recorded segments.
Write and produce weather/science/community-focused content for multiple media platforms.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Minimum 1 year of experience as a broadcast meteorologist.
BS/BA in Meteorology Atmospheric Science Communications Journalism or equivalent educational background.
Valid drivers license and a clean driving record; ability to drive safely in varied weather conditions.
Flexibility to work assigned shifts and adjust schedule during breaks or severe weather.

Preferred qualifications
Seal of Approval or certification from the National Weather Association (NWA) and/or American Meteorological Society (AMS).
Familiarity with WSI MAX or similar weather graphics/forecasting systems.
Strong social media and digital content experience including producing short forecast clips.

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)

WYMT-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.