First-Alert Meteorologist & Digital Weather Storyteller

GRAY MEDIA

Anchorage (AK)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

KTUU-TV/Gray Media in Anchorage seeks a knowledgeable forecaster to join the First Alert meteorology team. You will deliver on-air weather casts, write digital weather stories, and create multimedia weather content for digital platforms.

The shift covers weekend evenings and several weather/science segments weekly; duties include analyzing data, producing live weather shots, and coordinating with the Chief Meteorologist and producers while engaging audiences through social media.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or related field.
Experience in broadcast and multimedia news content generation.
On-air reporting/anchoring experience (or equivalent).
Ability to write for broadcast news and digital platforms.
Ability to shoot and edit video.
Understanding of principal journalistic ethics.
Capability to carry and utilize broadcast camera equipment in the field (25 lbs.).
Valid driver's license and good driving record.

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.
Drive long-form severe weather/event coverage solo or in a team setting.
Post daily stories to digital platforms and social media.
Represent Alaska's News Source at community and station events.
As a reporter, shoot, write, and edit stories for newscasts and digital platforms.