Meteorologist Wsfa

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 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 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 WSFA:

For nearly 70 years WSFA 12 News has been the dominant television and digital media station in Montgomery Alabama. WSFA 12 News serves a 15-county DMA and is central and south Alabamas most trusted source for news weather and sports information on-air and online.

Job Summary/Description:

WSFA is looking for a meteorologist to join our award-winning First Alert Weather Team. This meteorologist will work closely with the Chief Meteorologist news managers and producers to provide comprehensive weather coverage for our newscasts streaming updates digital and social content and severe weather coverage.

The right fit for this position will be a dynamic engaging team player who understands the importance of weather and is able to clearly communicate on every platform. We are equipped with the latest MAX software Baron Lynx an 80 touchscreen and Storm Track Zone solely devoted to weather a robust camera network and a fully-equipped StormTracker vehicle. This position may include weekends.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Analyze raw scientific data models and other available and relevant information to create an accurate weather forecast for our viewing area
- Create a compelling conversational presentation of the weather forecast for broadcast streaming digital and social media audiences
- Identify and communicate the weather story of the day to a cross-platform audience
- Accurately forecast and track severe weather

Qualifications/Requirements:

- At least 2 years of experience as a broadcast meteorologist preferred
- Operational radar knowledge and excellent command of the WSI MAX system preferred
- Familiar with the Baron Lynx system
- BS/BA in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Communications/Journalism or equivalent background. Seals of the National Weather Association and/or American Meteorological Society are preferred but not necessary.
- Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts especially considering the unpredictable nature of weather events
- Proficiency in producing written weather content for our digital platforms
- A clean driving record the ability to drive in various weather conditions and a valid drivers license are requirements 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 onapply 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)

WSFA/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.