Amarillo, Texas, USA
8 days ago
METEOROLOGIST & STORM CHASER - KFDA

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 KFDA:

KFDA is located in Amarillo, the heart of West Texas. We have built a dominant station in our market through hard work, dedication to journalism, and being diligent in who we pick to come to work with us, we are looking for those who want to make a difference.

Job Summary/Description:

KFDA in Amarillo, Texas is looking for a Meteorologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a working news station and must be able to produce a dynamic, compelling forecast. This candidate will also be a critical part of our large storm-chasing team.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Produce and present clear, accurate, and engaging forecasts for the Amarillo market.
* Handle multiple weather forecasting platforms including broadcast and digital.
* Contribute content for digital platforms including OTT, station website, Apps, and social media.

Qualifications/Requirements:

* Knowledge of WSI weather systems helpful
* Some on-air experience, either professionally or in college
* Certification and a meteorology or atmospheric sciences degree are preferred
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
* Ability to work long hours/overtime, weekends, or evenings as needed for coverage

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)

KFDA-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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