METEOROLOGIST - KOLO

Gray Media, Inc.; Reno, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KOLO-TV/Gray Media in Reno, NV is seeking a meteorologist to present the forecast for the 11 am and 3 pm newscasts, Monday through Friday, with morning and evening fill-ins.

You will update kolotv.com and provide weather content for the station's social pages and KOLO weather app, and represent KOLO at community events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in meteorology or associated sciences.
• Experience forecasting in the Reno region preferred.
• Seal of approval from NWA and/or AMS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and present forecasts for the 11 am and 3 pm newscasts.
• Update kolotv.com and weather-related content on social media and KOLO weather app.
• Represent KOLO-TV at community events.

Job description

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

About KOLO

KOLO 8 News Now is the ABC and Telemundo affiliate television station serving the Reno/Sparks area, Northern Nevada, and parts of eastern California. KOLO broadcasts seven hours of news weekdays. We are also dedicated to serving the community through KOLO Cares, partnering with area non-profit organizations.

Job Summary/Description

KOLO is seeking a meteorologist to present the forecast and cover severe weather for the 11 am and 3 pm newscasts, Monday through Friday. This position also serves as a morning and evening weekday fill-in. Meteorologists are also required to update the weather section of kolotv.com and provide weather-related content on the station's social media pages and digital weather app.

Daily duties include creating and presenting forecasts for weekday newscasts, posting weather-related updates and information to the station website/social media pages/KOLO weather app, and being a representative of KOLO TV at community events.

Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the information listed above

Qualifications/Requirements

• The optimum candidate will have a degree in meteorology or associated sciences and/or experience forecasting in our region.
• Experience with The Weather Company's Max system is a must.
• A seal of approval from the National Weather Association and/or certification from the American Meteorological Society is/are also preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish speaker is a plus.

KOLO-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

Additional Info

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 at every location where 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 Gray’s employees' ability to perform their job duties may result in discipline, up to and including discharge.

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