METEOROLOGIST/MMJ (W/END) - WDAM

Position/Title:
METEOROLOGIST/MMJ (W/END) - WDAM

About Gray Television:

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 WDAM: 

WDAM is the #1 station in the Hattiesburg-Laurel DMA. We are dominant on broadcast and digital and produce news on WDAM NBC and WDAM ABC. Hattiesburg-Laurel is market 167 and we reach viewers in eight counties (Covington, Forrest, Jasper, Jones, Lamar, Marion, Perry and Wayne). WDAM is less than two hours driving distance to New Orleans, Mobile and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a great station and company.

Job Summary/Description:

WDAM is looking for the right weekend meteorologist and MMJ to join our award-winning news and weather team. The winning candidate will be self-motivated, committed to quality, and must have a passion for both weather and news. Must be capable of producing and presenting an engaging forecast and will be relied upon to shoot, write, edit, and present news at least three days a week. The ideal candidate will have a comfortable on-air appearance and be able to break down complex weather situations into easy-to-understand broadcasts and online weathercasts. This person will also provide written stories and multimedia weather content for digital platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):

- Primary role; Producing and presenting clear, accurate, and engaging forecasts at least two days per week. Newscasts depend on experience level.
- Updating the station's digital platforms with live and written content
- Available 24/7 during severe weather events
- Filling in for other meteorologists for morning and evening newscasts.
-Live reports from the field during severe weather coverage
-Live reports from the field for community events

MMJ duties include  -

• Setting up news stories and interviews
• Writing compelling stories for on-air and online
• Shooting and editing video
• Live shots with Live U Technology

Qualifications/Requirements:

• We prefer a candidate with a four-year degree in meteorology
• Experience with WSI weather technology is a plus
• On-air presenting experience
• Understanding of principal journalistic ethics
• Ability to carry and utilize broadcast camera equipment in the field (25 lbs.)
• Valid driver's license and excellent driving record

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)

WDAM-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

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.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to or by the first workday. 

Vacancy Type:
Full TimeDate Posted:
9/14/2023Closing Date:
12/13/2023City:
Moselle - 39459State:
MississippiContact:
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.Apply Online URL:
https://gray.tv/careers

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