Meteorologist (MorningNoon) Whsv

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.

AboutWHSV:

WHSV is Gray Medias award-winning local television station in Harrisonburg Virginia serving the Shenandoah Valley with trusted news and First Alert weather coverage. Harrisonburg is a bustling college town and home to James Madison University offering a lively community great local dining and events and easy access to outdoor recreation in the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park.

Job Summary/Description:

Do you love weather thrive in a team environment and jump out of bed ready to tackle the day If youre a morning person whos passionate about accurate engaging forecasts and believes in giving viewers the First Alert they need WHSV in Harrisonburg Virginia could be your next great forecast! Nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley we have all four seasonsfrom winter storms to spring severe weather summertime heat and crisp fall changes. Its an ideal market to challenge and grow your forecasting skills in a community that values local weather coverage. WHSV has been a proven springboard for meteorologists whove moved on to larger markets including Washington D.C. Richmond Roanoke Norfolk Charlotte Charleston Tulsa and The Weather Channel.

Duties/Responsibilities for (but are not limited to) the following:

- Deliver accurate energetic weathercasts for morning newscasts aligned with the First Alert weather brand.
- Monitor local weather conditions and issue First Alert coverage quickly for severe or changing weather.
- Build and update hourly daypart and extended forecasts with clear viewer-friendly explanations.
- Create compelling weather graphics and utilize data (radar satellite models) to support First Alert decisions.
- Help lead WHSVs 2026 streaming growth goals delivering First Alert weather updates and on-camera content designed for streaming audiences and new digital-first formats.
- Communicate breaking weather across platforms (TV web app social) with consistent First Alert messaging.
- Coordinate with newsroom leadership so weather coverage drives show structure during impactful weather.
- Provide live reports and extended coverage during severe weather and major events as needed.
- Engage the community through school visits station events and digital interaction to strengthen trust in our First Alert weather brand.
- Maintain readiness and documentation for severe weather procedures ensuring the teams First Alert response is reliable and timely.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelors degree in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science (or closely related field).
- Must be a true morning person with no issue reporting to work by 3:00 a.m. consistently.
- Proven on-air forecasting experience (morning show experience a plus) with a strong First Alert weather mindset.
- Embraces and champions the First Alert weather brand delivering urgent trustworthy coverage when it matters most.
- Ability to clearly explain impacts and timing of local weather.
- Proficiency with weather systems/tools (WSI/The Weather Company) radar interpretation and forecast models.
- Strong live-TV skills: calm under pressure decisive during breaking weather and able to ad-lib smoothly.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skillsable to make complex weather easy and engaging for viewers.
- Digital-first strength: comfortable creating content for streaming web apps and social including short-form video.
- Team-oriented dependable and able to thrive during extended severe weather coverage.
- Must have a valid drivers license and be able to travel as coverage demands.
- AMS Seal or NWA Seal preferred (or ability/willingness to obtain).
- Has strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Bring a positive attitude! We strongly prefer candidates who lead with optimism and teamwork.

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)

WHSV-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.