Chief Meteorologist WsawWzaw

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 WSAW/WZAW:

WSAW is Wausaus first TV station debuting 71 years ago in 1954. Together WSAW/WZAW produce more than 30 hours of news each week. We work hard and celebrate our 2025 the news team was recognized as the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association News Operation of the Year and also small market Station of the Year (for coverage airing in 2024). Also in 2025 WSAWs podcast Forgotten: Wisconsin Cold Caseswas honored with a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for the second-straight year.

North central Wisconsin is known as the Crossroads of Commerce. Wausau is centrally located within 3 hours or less of Minneapolis Milwaukee and Green Bay; and is just a two-hour drive from Madison the states capital Wausau you will live and work where thousands of people come to vacation each year. Whether youre skiing down the slopes of Granite Peak boating on Lake Du Bay or enjoying Concerts on the Square or a show at The Grand Theater in downtown Wausau theres something for everyone and you will enjoy the community we serve.

Job Summary/Description:

WSAW is looking for a passionate meteorologist to lead our First Alert Weather team as our next Chief Meteorologist. This is your opportunity to be the trusted voice of evening weather in North Central Wisconsin. If you can turn complex science into compelling television and genuinely believe great forecasting saves lives lets talk.

Our next Chief Meteorologist will have the drive and talent to be number one in the market by informing and preparing our viewers and providing timely and life-saving information. The successful candidate must be able to produce and deliver dynamic compelling and understandable forecasts and explainers for our newscasts and digital platforms. You must be able to identify the weather story of the day and support our First Alert philosophy. You will cover severe weather with urgency while also being reassuring.

Our meteorologists work in a multi-platform environment and contribute daily to our digital platforms including our streaming studio weather app and .

Responsibilities also include working directly with news producers and anchors to build out our coverage and make it meaningful and relatable to our viewers. Our meteorologists will work in the studio and in the field bringing our viewers the weather story wherever it unfolds. Strong consistent leadership and teamwork are a must.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Build and deliver accurate easy-to-understand and engaging weather forecasts on-air and on our streaming and digital platforms.
- Create original weather content for all platforms supporting our First Alert philosophy.
- A strong candidate will also have an established and responsible presence and show proficiency with generating content on all digital platforms including the station website social media and CTV.
- Exhibit a desire to win show initiative and have the ability to reflect on your work and apply feedback. Expect coach and hold the First Alert Weather Team to do the same.
- Proactively plan for short and long-range weather. Collaborate with the News Director and other news managers on coverage plans including any needed resources staffing & schedule changes.
- Flexibility to work long hours/overtime weekends and overnights as needed for First Alert Weather Days breaking and severe weather and other specialized coverage.
- Our weather team is involved in the newsroom and the community. The person we hire must have a positive attitude and be an ambassador for the station by participating in station campaigns and making personal appearances at community events.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- A BA or BS degree in Meteorology Atmospheric Science or an equivalent background is required. Seals from the National Weather Association and/or American Meteorological Society are a plus but not mandatory.
- At least two years of prior experience as a broadcast meteorologist
- Strong on-air communication skills
- Ability to work as part of an on-air team and part of a weather team
- Command of WSI Max and their various platforms
- Ability to be creative with graphic design and presentation
- Demonstrated ability to accurately forecast weather
- Understanding of and adherence to AP Style (on digital platforms) and broadcast writing for television.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) proven news judgement ethics and integrity.
- Strong work ethic organizational and leadership skills. Must be able to work quickly meet deadlines multi-task and show composure especially during active and severe weather.
- Clean driving record the ability to drive safely in various weather conditions and a valid drivers license are mandatory for this position.

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)

WSAW/WZAW-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.

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