METEOROLOGIST - KSFY/KDLT (SIOUX FALLS)

GRAY MEDIA; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

KSFY/KDLT-TV/Gray Media is seeking a meteorologist to join the First Alert Weather Team in Sioux Falls. You will work closely with morning meteorologists, news managers, and producers to provide comprehensive weather coverage for our newscasts, streaming updates, digital and social content, and severe weather coverage.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology or a related field, with on-air experience preferred; training is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Meteorology or a related field is required.
• On-air experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Analyze raw scientific data, models, and other information to create an accurate weather forecast for our viewing area.
• Create a compelling, conversational presentation of the weather forecast for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social media audiences.
• Develop digital-first weather content
• Accurately forecast and track severe weather

Skills

On-air experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Meteorology

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 46 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 KSFY/KDLT

Sioux Falls is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Upper Midwest and is home to more than 220,000 people. Healthcare and finance make up much of the workforce in Sioux Falls. There is never a shortage of things to do here. Summers are packed with outdoor festivals and concert events. Many also enjoy the city’s nearly 30 miles of bike trails; be sure to stop by the beautiful waterfalls of the Big Sioux River! And winter doesn’t mean people hibernate; there are plenty of outdoor and indoor activities all winter long. In 2014, the city built a 12,000 seat area that has hosted everything from PBR events, hockey and indoor football, to concerts with names like Paul McCartney, Carrie Underwood and Elton John. The city is also home to a new indoor aquatic center, indoor ice skating facility, basketball arena, and an indoor tennis complex. There is no shortage of places to eat either. Not only is Sioux Falls home to many familiar restaurant chains, but it’s also known for many great locally-owned restaurants. And if you want to get away for the weekend, you can drive to Omaha in three hours, Minneapolis in four, and the Black Hills in five.

KSFY/KDLT is an award-winning television operation serving viewers in the eastern half of South Dakota as well as portions of southwest Minnesota and northwest Iowa. The stations operate from a new studio in downtown Sioux Falls as one rebranded organization called Dakota News Now. The facilities put Dakota News Now on the cutting edge of television and news gathering technology, making it one of the most state-of-the-art television stations in the market and the region. The Dakota News Now team produces 36 hours of news each week. Some of our employees have been here for more than 25 years. For others, this is their first job out of college. It’s a great mix that gives us different perspectives while covering the news. People here enjoy the work they do, and everyone steps up to the plate during major news events like breaking news and severe weather.

Dakota News Now is looking for a meteorologist to join our First Alert Weather Team. This meteorologist will work closely with the morning Meteorologist, news managers, and producers to provide comprehensive weather coverage for our newscasts, streaming updates, digital and social content, and severe weather coverage.

Duties and responsibilities

• Analyze raw scientific data, models, and other available and relevant information to create an accurate weather forecast for our viewing area
• Create a compelling, conversational presentation of the weather forecast for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social media audiences
• Develop digital-first weather content
• Accurately forecast and track severe weather

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Meteorology or a related field is required.
• On-air experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.

KSFY/KDLT-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 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.

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