METEOROLOGIST (W/END) - WHSV

GRAY MEDIA; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with matching

Paid parental leave

Relocation PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

WHSV-TV, part of Gray Media, seeks a meteorologist to join our First Alert Weather Team in the Shenandoah Valley. Lead on-air forecasts for weekend evenings and expand the weather narrative across our digital platforms, apps, and social channels.

We value a digital-first mindset, strong storytelling, and the ability to work across weather graphics systems and live production. A degree in meteorology with broadcast/journalism experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• A degree in meteorology and a background in broadcast journalism is preferred.
• Digital-first mindset with comfort posting on social media.
• Creative storytelling that translates data into relatable forecasts.
• Ability to work independently and in a team within a fast-paced weather center.
• Familiarity with weather graphics systems and live production.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-air forecasts for weekend evenings (6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.).
• Own the weather narrative across multiple platforms (TV, app, streaming).
• Create engaging graphics that simplify complex weather concepts.
• Collaborate with news and digital teams to ensure seamless coverage.

Skills

Broadcast meteorology

Digital storytelling

Social media presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology

Tools

Weather graphics software

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.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

$18.00 - $18.50/hr.

Shift and Schedule:

Wed. – Sun. 2:30 pm – 11:30 pm

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

Are you the kind of person who sees a storm on the horizon and immediately starts thinking about how to explain the "why" and "when" to your neighbors? WHSV is looking for a high-energy Meteorologist to join our award-winning First Alert Weather Team in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. This isn't just about reading the models; it’s about owning the weather narrative across every platform—from our weekend evening newscasts to the palm of our viewers' hands.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Live the "First Alert" brand: Embody our commitment to being the most trusted, local weather source in the Valley and our West Virginia viewing area with urgency and accuracy. We keep our viewers updated every step of the way, giving them the information they need to plan days in advance.
• Own the weekend evenings: Create and deliver compelling, conversational on-air forecasts for our 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. newscasts that keep viewers informed and safe.
• Drive digital weather: Don't just wait for the linear hit; engage our audience on social media, our weather app, and streaming platforms throughout the week.
• Tell the weather story: Spend your weekdays digging into weather-related content, whether that’s field reporting on local climate impacts or creating innovative graphics that make complex science simple.
• Collaborate and innovate: Work closely with our news and digital teams to ensure our weather coverage is seamless, multi-platform, and always ahead of the curve.
• Learn from the best: You'll get the chance to receive feedback from our award-winning weather team, which has 20 years of combined experience in the industry.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A degree in meteorology and a background in broadcast communications/journalism preferred
• Unstoppable motivation: You have a genuine passion for meteorology and a relentless drive to communicate the forecast wherever the audience is.
• A digital-first mindset: You’re as comfortable going live or posting on social media as you are in front of the studio camera.
• Creative storytelling: You don't just show maps; you tell a story that connects the data to people's lives (and you’ve got the ideas to prove it!).
• Independence and teamwork: You can crush a solo shift but also thrive in a collaborative "weather center" environment. You bring a positive attitude to our team's strong work culture.
• Technical chops: You know your way around weather graphics systems and are ready to push the limits of what they can do.
• Urgency and calm: You handle severe weather with the perfect mix of "get-to-the-basement" urgency and "I’ve got this" authority while being able to make decisions quickly.
• Ability to work all shifts (we have newscasts beginning at 5:00 a.m. and going until 11:30 p.m.; must be able to work all those hours/shifts when needed), including during snow and severe weather events.

Ready to join the First Alert Weather Team and make your mark in the Valley? Let’s talk.

WHSV-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.

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