METEOROLOGIST - KVLY

Gray Local Media, Inc; Fargo, Valley City (ND, ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

KVLY-TV/Gray Media is seeking a meteorologist to join our First Alert Weather Team in Fargo. This role provides comprehensive weather coverage for newscasts, streaming updates, digital and social content, and severe weather coverage.

You will analyze data, present forecasts conversationally for broadcast and digital audiences, and communicate the weather story of the day while tracking severe weather and maintaining strong ties with news managers and producers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a broadcast meteorologist
• Radar knowledge and WSI MAX proficiency
• Familiar with the Baron Lynx system
• BS/BA in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Communications/Journalism or equivalent background
• Flexible scheduling and ability to respond to weather events
• Proficient in producing written weather content for digital platforms
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Analyze raw scientific data, models, and information to create accurate forecasts for the viewing area
• Create a compelling, conversational weather presentation for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social media audiences
• Identify and communicate the weather story of the day to a cross-platform audience
• Accurately forecast and track severe weather

Skills

Broadcast meteorology

Radar systems

WSI MAX

Baron Lynx

Written weather content

Driving license

Education

BS/BA in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Communications/Journalism

Tools

WSI MAX

Baron Lynx

Job description

About Gray Media:

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 such markets 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, as well as studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

AboutKVLY:

The Valley News Live Media Group is composed of market-leading digital and connected TV properties, KVLY (NBC), KXJB (CBS), The Fargo CW, MeTV, Heroes and Icons, and the 365. Our coverage area stretches north and south from the Canadian border to the South Dakota line, encompassing half of North Dakota and a third of Minnesota.

Job Summary/Description:

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

Duties/Responsible will include (but not limited to):

• 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
• Identify and communicate the "weather story of the day" to a cross-platform audience
• Accurately forecast and track severe weather

Qualifications/Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience as a broadcast meteorologist preferred
• Operational radar knowledge and excellent command of the WSI MAX system preferred
• Familiar with the Baron Lynx system
• BS/BA in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Communications/Journalism or equivalent background. Seals of the National Weather Association and/or American Meteorological Society are preferred, but not necessary.
• Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts, especially considering the unpredictable nature of weather events
• Proficiency in producing written weather content for our digital platforms
• A clean driving record, the ability to drive in various weather conditions, and a valid driver's license are requirements for this position.

KVLY-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.