Live Weather Anchor & Digital Meteorologist

GRAY MEDIA; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA contributions

FSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Adoption & Surrogacy benefits

401(k) plan

Employee assistance program

Relocation PTO

Paid time off

Job summary

WGEM, part of Gray Media, is seeking a Meteorologist to join our team in Quincy, IL. You will prepare and present weather forecasts for TV and web, and creatively use weather graphics to inform viewers.

The ideal candidate has a meteorology degree, strong written and spoken communication, the ability to work independently, and a valid driver’s license. You may be on-call during severe weather and collaborate with news staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in meteorology or similar certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking.
• Able to take initiative and work independently.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present television weather forecasts and web content.
• Creatively use weather graphics systems.
• Maintain a positive newsroom atmosphere and adhere to professional standards.
• Substitute as needed on other weather segments.
• Coordinate and deliver weather forecasts for radio partners, if applicable.
• Be on-call as needed during severe weather activity.
• Shoot, write, and edit content for our digital and broadcast platforms.
• During newscasts, you may be teamed with a photojournalist for LIVE storytelling.

Skills

Weather forecast

Public communication

Independence

Driver's license

Education

Degree in meteorology

Tools

Weather graphics systems

Job description

WGEM, part of Gray Media, is seeking a Meteorologist to join our team in Quincy, IL. You will prepare and present weather forecasts for TV and web, and creatively use weather graphics to inform viewers.

The ideal candidate has a meteorology degree, strong written and spoken communication, the ability to work independently, and a valid driver’s license. You may be on-call during severe weather and collaborate with news staff.