METEOROLOGIST - WCAX

Gray Media; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Life & Disability

Parental Leave

401(k) Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation PTO

Job summary

Gray Media seeks an experienced Meteorologist to forecast for a three-state area and craft engaging weather content across TV, streaming, and social platforms. You will deliver clear, concise segments for a digital and traditional audience, thriving in a fast-paced environment while driving visuals that explain complex weather clearly.

You will lead daily weather storytelling, coordinate with news and digital teams, and be comfortable in field broadcasts, with a strong on-air presence and

Qualifications

• A four-year degree in meteorology or a related field.
• On-camera weather presenting experience with clarity and personality.
• Deep understanding of Weather Company Max products; CMS/ENPS proficiency.
• Passion for social media content and audience engagement.
• Calm under pressure during severe weather events.
• Strong writing and verbal communication; clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Deliver precise forecasts for Vermont, New York's North Country, and New Hampshire.
• Create data-driven visuals using Weather Company Max to tell a story.
• Deliver on-air segments for the noon newscast and fill-in for morning meteorologist.
• Report live from the field and from the StreetView3 weather vehicle.
• Produce and host a daily weather show on the primary streaming channel.
• Create must-click weather stories and timely social media updates.
• Collaborate with news and digital teams for cohesive coverage.

Skills

On-Air Presence

Tech Savvy

Audience Engagement

Urgency & Accuracy

Communication Skills

Clean Driving Record

Education

B.S. in Meteorology

Tools

Weather Company Max

CMS

ENPS

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 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

Salary/Wage

$23.00 - $27.00/hr.

Shift and Schedule

Monday - Friday

Job Type

Full-Time

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 is not 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

• 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-safing 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.