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Gray Media · 5 months ago

METEOROLOGIST - WALA

Mobile, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Gray Media is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and they are seeking a high-energy Meteorologist for WALA FOX10 News. The Meteorologist will be responsible for delivering accurate and engaging weather forecasts across various platforms, contributing to the news team, and actively participating in community events.

BroadcastingCommunitiesDigital MediaJournalismLifestyleMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishingSportsVideo

Responsibilities

Analyze weather data and prepare detailed and engaging weather forecasts

Generate creative and engaging, content-driven live shots

Familiarity with the WSI weather system and software is a plus

Ability to drive long-form severe weather/event coverage solo or in a team setting, both in the studio and in the field

Ability to multi-task, handle breaking news and breaking weather, and adapt to rapidly changing events

Cover other meteorologists' shifts as assigned, as well as flexibility to cover shifts during severe weather or other breaking news events

Post daily stories to our digital platforms and social media, including online weather discussions to explain complex weather phenomena in an easy-to-understand format

Be actively involved on the station's social media platforms and responsive to viewer inquiries

Work closely with the Chief Meteorologist, news management, and newscast producers

Qualification

MeteorologyWeather forecastingOn-air experienceSevere weather coverageWSI weather systemTeamworkCommunication skillsPositive attitude

Required

Previous On-air experience required

BS in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science

An engaging and comfortable on-air personality

Ability to use judgment to prioritize tasks and assignments