Chief Meteorologist KytvKspr
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours 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 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 KYTV/KSPR:
KY3 is part of a seven-station group in Springfield MO. KY3 is one of the most dominant NBC affiliates in the country. KY3/KSPR covers 31 counties in beautiful southwest Missouri and northwest Arkansas. We are proud of our close connections with the communities we serve in the Ozarks.
Job Summary/Description:
For the first time in 25 years KY3 the dominant First Alert weather-driven station in Springfield MO is looking for a chief meteorologist. This person should create engaging informative and compelling weather stories for on-air and digital (streaming social and web) platforms and help the rest of the weather team achieve the same. The best candidate will also coordinate weather community outreach. KY3 has one of the top weather apps in the nation and the chief will be required to lead the way with updates videos and inventive ideas. The chief will also help develop a weather streaming strategy for severe weather and daily shows.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Analyze weather data
- Prepare detailed and accurate forecasts
- Must work closely with newsroom management on weather coverage plans
- Must create and post digital content several times a shift
- Must host daily weather streaming and be aggressive with severe weather streaming
- Lead team of meteorologists with scheduled feedback
- Must stay up to speed with weather technology
- Must have a very flexible schedule during all severe weather
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 4 years as a broadcast meteorologist
- Current or former chief meteorologist experience is a plus
- Degree in meteorology or a similar field
- Strong communication skills/teamwork
- Ability to lead on-air weather team
- Ability to make decisions about First Alert Weather days
- Ability to develop and maintain graphic design and presentation
- Demonstrate ability to forecast weather accurately and consistently
- Proficient in digital (streaming and web) and social media platforms
- Must possess a valid drivers license and have a good driving record
- Severe weather experience especially storms/tornadoes is a must
- Experience as a public speaker in front of large crowds is a plus
- Experience with WSI equipment and radar 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)
KSPR/KSPR-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
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
