Gray Television
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 US 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 45 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.
About KPTV KPTV is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon. Owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television, it is part of a duopoly with Vancouver, Washington-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate KPDX.
Job Summary / Description FOX 12 Oregon is looking for a meteorologist to join our award-winning First Alert Weather Team. This meteorologist will work closely with the Chief Meteorologist, news managers, and producers to provide comprehensive weather coverage for our newscasts, streaming updates, digital and social content, and severe weather coverage. The right fit for this position will be a dynamic, engaging team player who understands the importance of weather and is able to clearly communicate on every platform.
Duties / Responsibilities
Analyze raw scientific data, models, and other available and relevant information to create an accurate weather forecast for our viewing area
Create a compelling, conversational presentation of the weather forecast for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social media audiences
Identify and communicate the "weather story of the day" to a cross-platform audience
Accurately forecast and track severe weather
Qualifications / Requirements
At least
2 years of experience as a broadcast meteorologist preferred
Operational radar knowledge and excellent command of the TWC MAX system preferred
BS/BA in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Communications/Journalism or equivalent background.
Seals of the National Weather Association and/or American Meteorological Society are preferred, but not necessary
Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts, especially considering the unpredictable nature of weather events
Proficiency in producing written weather content for our digital platforms
Apply If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, click apply now, upload your resume, cover letter, and references.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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About KPTV KPTV is a Fox-affiliated television station licensed to Portland, Oregon. Owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television, it is part of a duopoly with Vancouver, Washington-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate KPDX.
Job Summary / Description FOX 12 Oregon is looking for a meteorologist to join our award-winning First Alert Weather Team. This meteorologist will work closely with the Chief Meteorologist, news managers, and producers to provide comprehensive weather coverage for our newscasts, streaming updates, digital and social content, and severe weather coverage. The right fit for this position will be a dynamic, engaging team player who understands the importance of weather and is able to clearly communicate on every platform.
Duties / Responsibilities
Analyze raw scientific data, models, and other available and relevant information to create an accurate weather forecast for our viewing area
Create a compelling, conversational presentation of the weather forecast for broadcast, streaming, digital, and social media audiences
Identify and communicate the "weather story of the day" to a cross-platform audience
Accurately forecast and track severe weather
Qualifications / Requirements
At least
2 years of experience as a broadcast meteorologist preferred
Operational radar knowledge and excellent command of the TWC MAX system preferred
BS/BA in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science/Communications/Journalism or equivalent background.
Seals of the National Weather Association and/or American Meteorological Society are preferred, but not necessary
Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts, especially considering the unpredictable nature of weather events
Proficiency in producing written weather content for our digital platforms
Apply If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, visit https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, click apply now, upload your resume, cover letter, and references.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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