Meteorologist Kcrg

About Gray Media:

Today we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta Georgia. We are the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first- and/or second-highest-rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 markets measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 KCRG:

KCRG-TV9 is the ABC affiliate covering Eastern Iowa. We are dedicated to being a part of our community and sharing the stories of the people of Eastern Iowa. We produce 7 hours of news every day as well as support a robust website and the largest social media audience in the market.

Job Summary/Description:

KCRG-TV9 the most watched news source in Eastern Iowa is seeking a meteorologist to join our First Alert Weather team.

First Alert Meteorologists collaborate as a team to develop and present viewer-centered forecasts across multiple platforms from newscasts to digital social media and even an entire show focused on weather. The market gives you a chance to forecast everything from severe storms to blizzards keeping communities safe and informed.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Analyze and interpret meteorological data and models to produce an accurate forecast.
- Deliver forecasts engagingly and innovatively for multiple platforms.
- Create engaging social media content around weather.
- Report live during severe weather events.
- Alert and consult newsroom staff on severe weather threats.
- Represent the station at community and station-sponsored public events.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Degree in atmospheric sciences.
- Previous experience in a professional TV newsroom preferred
- Strong communication skills using spoken and written word supported with graphics and video
- Ability to create clear graphics supporting a weather forecast story
- Proficient in posting to digital platforms and managing social media
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent teamwork skills
- Able to work under tight deadline pressure
- Valid drivers license and clean driving record

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)

KCRG-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.