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Meteorologist/Weather Multimedia Journalist

3/5/2025

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.

Job Summary/Description:

KY3, the highly-rated, award-winning station in Springfield, MO (market 72) is looking for the newest member of our 5-person First Alert Weather team. We want an experienced meteorologist who does weekend weather and during the week either fills in and can also be a great creative MMJ who covers weather-related stories. The chosen meteorologist will also help with several weekly streaming shows we do, as well as going with us on the road for our First Alert Weather tour to towns in our DMA. Must be able to cover all modes of weather including tornadoes, wind, flood, and winter weather.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Research, gather, shoot, write, edit, and report weather stories on-air and online in the most accurate, appealing, timely, and creative way using all sources.
2. Report “live” on the scene, especially during breaking weather events.
3. Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments, especially local and national weather.
4. Demonstrate sound news judgment, and collaborate with others to present the story in the best way.
5. Utilize non-linear editing equipment and camera on a daily basis.
6. Enterprise weather/research-driven stories under tight deadlines. Participate in the story selection process through meetings, daily contribution of lead story ideas centering on safety and security.
7. Attend/host/speak at community service, schools, and community events; meet and greet viewers at weather tours.
8. Post and regularly update stories and weather information on the web and social media several times throughout the day.
9. Record several weather promos and 24/7 weather channel updates during your shift.
10. Follow clothing and appearance guidelines.
11. Must be a visual storyteller; perform creative stand-ups and explanatory, moving live shots.
12. Be willing to learn or possess a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, things, and history (especially the counties for weather coverage).
13. Critique, feedback, and training are part of the job.
14. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
15. Prepare and deliver daily weather forecasts using weather data and computers.
16. Handle several tasks at once.
17. Have a strong understanding of meteorology.
18. Have the flexibility to work any shift, including nights, weekends, mornings, and holidays, and be able to come into the station when necessary for severe weather coverage (including long hours on air).
19. Develop innovative and creative new graphics for your weather presentation, and present in a creative fashion with an emphasis on telling a weather story.

Qualifications/Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in meteorology or related field is preferred.
2. Experience in television weather is a must.
3. Prefer 3-plus years’ experience as a meteorologist.
4. Basic experience with both weather and newsroom computer systems is preferred (ENPS, WSI MAX).
5. Experience as an MMJ is preferred.

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to Gray Media Careers, 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).

KYTV/KSPR-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.