Waco,TX
Gray Television
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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 KWTX:
KWTX-TV News 10, is the dominant television station for the Waco-Temple-Killeen market in the Heart of Central Texas. The CBS, CW, Telemundo, and MeTV affiliate, KWTX is the leader in every local newscast. Community service is engrained in the culture of KWTX. We take pride in being able to say no other station does it better. In 2016, the station was honored with the NAB Service to America Award, recognizing the nations top local TV station for community service.
Job Summary/Description:
The KWTX First Alert Weather Team is accepting applications for a full-time weekend meteorologist to join our markets dominant weather leader. This position is all weather, with the focus on delivering high quality weather information across all of our platforms. The shift includes weekend evening newscasts and three weekdays focused on delivering content across our multiple platforms and leading our storm chasing efforts with our two advanced storm chasing vehicles. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to build extensive on-air/digital experience and work with a team of meteorologists who have over 30 years of experience forecasting the weather in Central Texas.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to):
– Work alongside meteorology team to execute First Alert Weather brand on all platforms
– Research, produce and present weekend weather forecasts on all platforms
– Assist with production of weekly half-hour weather show
– Assist in the coverage of severe weather in studio and in fleet of storm chasing units
– Share passion for meteorology in classrooms and community though Project Tornado program
– Tell the weather story on all platforms including: broadcast, web, social media, live streaming, radio and our 24 hour weather channel
– Assist in other weather-related coverage as needed
Qualifications/Requirements:
– Knowledge of WSI Systems
– A college degree in Meteorology or related field
– A strong on-air presence, with the ability to lead our weekend coverage
– Willingness to produce weather content outside of normal weather segments
– Ability to diagnose visual environment and radar data during severe weather
– Chasing experience is a plus
– Ability to work a flexible schedule to fill in for other Meteorologists, and to cover severe weather
– Strong work ethic, and ability to work with a team
– Willingness to learn new technology
– A clean driving record, and valid drivers license
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 resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self service portal)
KWTX-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.
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HOW TO APPLY
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.