METEOROLOGIST - WCAX

WCAX; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account

401(k) with match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

WCAX-TV in Vermont is seeking a Meteorologist to forecast for a three-state region (Vermont, New York's North Country, and New Hampshire), deliver clear weather segments on linear newscasts, and lead a daily weather show on our primary streaming channel.

The role requires on-air presence, storytelling flair, and the ability to create data-driven graphics with The Weather Company Max, while engaging audiences on web and social media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in meteorology or related field required.
• Proven on-air weather presentation experience with clear delivery.
• Deep understanding of Weather Company Max products; CMS and ENPS proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Forecast for a topographically complex three-state region (VT, NY North Country, NH).
• Create visuals with Weather Company Max to tell a data-driven weather story.
• Provide on-air delivery for weekday noon newscasts and fill-in for morning meteorologist.
• Go live in the field to cover weather events and engage audiences from StreetView3 vehicle.
• Produce and host a daily, interactive streaming weather show.
• Create must-click weather stories and social updates under tight deadlines.
• Collaborate with news and digital teams for cohesive coverage.

Skills

On-Air Presence

Tech Savvy

Audience-First Mindset

Urgency and Accuracy

Communication Skills

Clean Driving Record

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology or related field

Tools

Weather Company Max

CMS

ENPS

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

$23.00 - $27.00/hr.

Shift and Schedule

Monday - Friday

Job Type

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description

Do you live for the science of weather but also love the art of digital storytelling? We're looking for a Meteorologist who can forecast with precision, deliver clear, concise weather segments in linear newscasts, create a high-energy, daily weather show on our primary streaming channel, and engage viewers on web and social media. This isn't just about reading a map; it's about owning the screen, whether it's a 65-inch TV in a living room or a 6-inch phone in someone's hand. If you're ready to lead the charge in how Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire experience the weather across every platform, we want to talk to you.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Forecast with precision: Deliver accurate, high-stakes forecasts for a topographically complex three-state region (Vermont, New York's North Country, and New Hampshire) where the weather changes as fast as the headlines.
• Create compelling visuals: Use The Weather Company Max systems to build creative, data-driven graphics that tell a visual story, not just show the current temperature.
• Step into the spotlight: Provide high-quality on-air delivery for our weekday noon newscast, and fill-in for our weekday morning meteorologist, maintaining a professional and authoritative presence that our viewers trust.
• Go live in the field: Take the weather story to the streets, covering community and weather events live from the elements and from our StreetView3 weather vehicle.
• Own the stream: Produce and host a daily, interactive weather show on our primary streaming channel, making complex science accessible and engaging for a digital audience.
• Craft digital content: Create "must-click" weather stories and social media updates that stop the scroll and keep our community informed on hard deadlines.
• Collaborate across platforms: Work seamlessly with the news and digital teams to ensure our weather coverage is cohesive, urgent, and first.

Qualifications/Requirements

• The Credentials: A four-year degree in meteorology or a related field.
• On-Air Presence: Proven experience presenting weather on-camera with confidence, clarity, and a bit of personality.
• Tech Savvy: Deep understanding of The Weather Company Max products and the ability to navigate CMS and ENPS like a pro.
• Audience-First Mindset: A genuine passion for social media and a knack for creating content that resonates on TikTok, Instagram, and beyond.
• Urgency and Accuracy: The ability to stay calm and deliver life-saving information during high-stakes flooding, severe weather and winter storms.
• Communication Skills: You're a skilled writer and a speaker who can translate complex science into "human speak" effortlessly.
• A Clean Record: A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required.

WCAX-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 Grays employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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