American Meteorological Society
METEOROLOGIST - WEEK
American Meteorological Society, Paducah, Kentucky, United States, 42001
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second‑highest‑rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical (Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account with Company contributions
Flexible Spending Account
Employer‑paid life and disability benefits
Paid parental leave benefits
Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
401(k) Plan, including matching and profit‑sharing contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
Focus on Caring
Salary/Wage $43,888 - $45,000/yr (DOE)
Shift and Schedule Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)
Job Type Full‑Time
Job Summary / Description The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of weather experience and be able to handle a 2-hour newscast. We provide the tools needed to tackle our challenging weather patterns, from severe weather outbreaks to tornadoes to the rare high‑impact winter events. Our five‑person team works with the IBM MAX system, paired with a local network of HD cameras, to deliver the best weather coverage in the market. The candidate must be able to create team moments, manage First Alert Weather Days, and present a warm presence to the audience. Responsibilities include communicating with the Weather team, the Assignment Manager, and the Assistant News Director to anchor a fast‑paced, smoothly sequenced, accurate forecast daily. Primary job duties and responsibilities also encompass additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology is recommended.
Can cover a variety of weather events while gaining valuable experience and showcasing knowledge.
Dedicated professional excited to cover weather 24/7, recognizing its importance to the station and community.
Application Process If you feel you are qualified and want to work with a great group of people, please submit your resume, cover letter, and references via the Gray careers portal at
gray.tv/careers#currentopenings . Current employees may apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.
Additional Information WEEK‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
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.
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Benefits
Comprehensive Medical (Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account with Company contributions
Flexible Spending Account
Employer‑paid life and disability benefits
Paid parental leave benefits
Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
401(k) Plan, including matching and profit‑sharing contributions
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
Focus on Caring
Salary/Wage $43,888 - $45,000/yr (DOE)
Shift and Schedule Mon. - Fri. (or at Manager's Discretion)
Job Type Full‑Time
Job Summary / Description The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of weather experience and be able to handle a 2-hour newscast. We provide the tools needed to tackle our challenging weather patterns, from severe weather outbreaks to tornadoes to the rare high‑impact winter events. Our five‑person team works with the IBM MAX system, paired with a local network of HD cameras, to deliver the best weather coverage in the market. The candidate must be able to create team moments, manage First Alert Weather Days, and present a warm presence to the audience. Responsibilities include communicating with the Weather team, the Assignment Manager, and the Assistant News Director to anchor a fast‑paced, smoothly sequenced, accurate forecast daily. Primary job duties and responsibilities also encompass additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology is recommended.
Can cover a variety of weather events while gaining valuable experience and showcasing knowledge.
Dedicated professional excited to cover weather 24/7, recognizing its importance to the station and community.
Application Process If you feel you are qualified and want to work with a great group of people, please submit your resume, cover letter, and references via the Gray careers portal at
gray.tv/careers#currentopenings . Current employees may apply through the Gray‑TV UltiPro self‑service portal.
Additional Information WEEK‑TV/Gray Media is a drug‑free company.
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.
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