Evening Meteorologist — First Alert Weather

Gray Local Media, Inc; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life and disability benefits

Paid parental leave

Company 401(k) with match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off / Relocation PTO

Job summary

WHSV (Gray Media) in the Shenandoah Valley is seeking a meteorologist to own the weather narrative across on-air and digital platforms. You will deliver engaging forecasts for weekend evenings and coordinate with our First Alert Weather Team to provide accurate, timely information for viewers.

The right candidate has a meteorology degree, embraces a digital-first approach, and is eager to tell stories with weather data.

Qualifications

• A degree in meteorology and a background in broadcast journalism preferred.
• Digital-first mindset with ability to post on social media.
• Ability to work all shifts, including early mornings and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-air forecasts for 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. newscasts.
• Engage audiences on social media and streaming platforms.
• Develop weather graphics and explain data clearly.
• Collaborate with news and digital teams.
• Report field weather and climate impacts when possible.
• Learn from a 20-year veteran weather team.

Skills

Meteorology expertise

On-air presenting

Digital storytelling

Social media savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology

Tools

Weather graphics systems

Job description

WHSV (Gray Media) in the Shenandoah Valley is seeking a meteorologist to own the weather narrative across on-air and digital platforms. You will deliver engaging forecasts for weekend evenings and coordinate with our First Alert Weather Team to provide accurate, timely information for viewers.

The right candidate has a meteorology degree, embraces a digital-first approach, and is eager to tell stories with weather data.