Nashville, Tennessee, USA
9 days ago
METEOROLOGIST (W/END) - WSMV

About Gray Media:

Gray Media is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. 

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business. 

About WSMV:

WSMV-TV is an NBC-affiliated television station and proud to be part of the Gray TV family. WSMV-TV is located in Nashville, TN, and serves Music City and its surrounding communities. We have an outstanding team and culture!

Job Summary/Description: 

WSMV 4 Nashville seeks a dynamic, engaging, and creative full-time weekend meteorologist to join its certified most accurate First Alert Weather Team. If you love forecasting in all seasons and the extremes that come with each of them, you'll love the challenge of forecasting in Middle Tennessee.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Analyzing scientific data, models, and other available and relevant information to build an accurate weather forecast
- Accurately forecasting severe weather
- Design aptitude and creativity to produce unique weather graphics
- Present forecasts for television and digital platforms
- Reporting in the field on weather-related events and topics
- Ability to communicate with news staff to assist in editorial decision-making

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in meteorology or atmospheric science
- At least 3 years of on-air experience as a television meteorologist
- Proficiency in TWC's Max Proficiency and knowledge of Baron's Lynx is a plus
- AMS or NWA Seal of Approval a plus
- Strong digital and social media skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Schedule flexibility

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

WSMV-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.

Gray Media encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

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