First-Alert Meteorologist & Multimedia Weather Reporter

Gray Media, Inc.

Anchorage (AK)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

44 hours ago

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Job summary

KTUU-TV/Gray Media in Alaska’s News Source seeks a knowledgeable forecaster, compelling storyteller, and team player to join our First Alert meteorology team. You will be on air and capable of breaking down complex weather into clear broadcasts and digital content for our audiences.

The full-time role covers weekend evenings and 2–3 days per week reporting weather, science, and environment stories, with opportunities to shoot, write, and edit for newscasts and our digital platforms, and to

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or a related field.
Experience in broadcast and multimedia news content generation.
On-air broadcast 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.
Ability 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
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
Represent Alaska's News Source at community and station-sponsored events, including school presentations and station tours
Work closely with the Chief Meteorologist, news management, and newscast producers
As a reporter, you are responsible for shooting, writing, and editing stories for newscasts and our digital platforms