Meteorologist
Meteorologist
Job Overview:
Gray Television 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 WLBT
WLBT-TV is the #1 rated local TV broadcast and digital media in Central Mississippi. We are the
dominant NBC Affiliate that consistently produces award-winning local news coverage. Jackson,
MS is market #92 with a 24-county DMA. Jackson, MS is Mississippi's largest TV DMA, serving as
the state capital, with several local universities, and home to the largest medical facilities in the
state, including the prestigious University of Mississippi Medical School. Jackson is located within a
short drive from beautiful Gulf Coast beaches, New Orleans, Memphis, Birmingham, Nashville,
Dallas, and Atlanta. If you love SEC sports, we have four schools (Ole Miss, Mississippi State,
Alabama, and LSU) less than three hours away. And Saints, Pelicans, and Grizzlies fans are an
easy three-hour drive from NOLA and Memphis. The Jackson metro is the economic hub of
Mississippi and a great place to work, live, and raise a family.
JOB SUMMARY
WLBT in Jackson, MS is seeking a Meteorologist to join our First Alert Weather team. The ideal
candidate will be a degreed Meteorologist who can use the most advanced tools to tell a weather
story. This is a highly active weather market and WLBT is and WLBT is the dominant weather leader
with a brand-new storm tracker vehicle. There will be plenty of stories to tell, in the studio, in front
of the green screen, and LIVE in the Storm Tracker.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Present weather information across all platforms
• Live weather reports in the studio and in the field
• Actively engaged in social media platforms
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's degree in meteorology or atmospheric science is preferred
• Education or training in broadcast journalism or communications
• Flexibility in schedule
Please apply online at https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings and attach resume.
Additional Info
Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
10/25/2024
Closing Date:
01/25/2025
City:
Jackson – 39201
State:
Mississippi