METEOROLOGIST (EVENING) - KTUU

Gray Television, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Television, Inc. is seeking an experienced meteorologist to lead evening weather coverage in Anchorage, Alaska. The ideal candidate will analyze weather data, deliver engaging forecasts, and actively engage with the audience across digital platforms.

Responsibilities include creating compelling content, covering breaking weather events, and representing the network at community events. A Bachelor’s degree in meteorology and 3+ years of broadcast experience are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in broadcast and multimedia news content generation.
• Ability to write for broadcast news and digital platforms.
• Understanding of principal journalistic ethics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze weather data and prepare detailed weather forecasts.
• Generate creative content-driven live shots.
• Post daily stories to digital platforms and social media.

Skills

Weather forecasting

Broadcast content creation

Social media engagement

Weather graphic visualization

Multitasking under pressure

Community engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology or related field

Tools

WSI weather system

Job description

Job Summary/Description

Alaska's News Source is on the hunt for an experienced, dynamic meteorologist to lead our evening weather coverage Mon-Fri. If you're fascinated by the sheer power and unpredictable beauty of Alaska and able to decipher complex atmospheric data to deliver crystal-clear, compelling forecasts on broadcast and streaming platforms, this is the perfect job for you! We don't just report the weather, but truly own the story—from "First Alerting" changing conditions, to breaking down snowstorms, avalanche and volcano warnings, and even earthquakes, to crafting engaging digital content for our online audience. If you're ready to put your passion and meteorological expertise to work at Alaska's dominant news and weather leader, then get ready to make a serious impact!

Duties/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
• 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 multitask, handle breaking weather/events, and adapt to rapidly changing developments
• Cover other meteorologists' shifts, as assigned, as well as the flexibility to cover shifts during severe weather/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
• Record shortened daily weathercasts for radio partners
• Work closely with the Chief Meteorologist, news management, photographers, and newscast producers to deliver exceptional weather coverage and regular climate-related reporting

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in broadcast and multimedia news content generation
• Ability to write for broadcast news and digital platforms
• Ability to visualize and create weather graphics
• Understanding of principal journalistic ethics
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Willingness and ability to work in extreme weather conditions while reporting on breaking weather events

Additional Info

KTUU-TV/Gray Television Group, Inc. is a drug-free company.

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Gray Media expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Gray's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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