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

Skills

Broadcast news
Multimedia content
On-air reporting
Broadcast writing
Video shooting
Video editing
Journalistic ethics
Camera operation
Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology or related field

Tools

WSI weather system
Broadcast camera equipment

Job description

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

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