WTOK, a Gray Television station in Meridian, Mississippi, has an opening for a morning meteorologist/news reporter/photographer. We are the dominant number one station in East MS and West Alabama. We get all four seasons of weather, including hurricanes, with two major severe weather seasons during the year. We are the station viewers in our market turn to when severe weather threatens, and the right candidate will continue a long legacy of trust and dependability in inclement weather. We are looking for a knowledgeable and outgoing meteorologist able to provide accurate, easy-to-understand and up-to-the-minute weather information during our morning newscasts and then go out in the field and turn daily, general assignment news stories.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
> Analyze weather data and prepare detailed weather forecasts
> Anchor weathercast during two hour morning show
> Fill-in anchor on other newscasts as needed
> Shoot, write, and edit daily news stories
> Conversational, on-air delivery
> Write online weather discussions for the general public in a way that explains complex weather phenomena in an easy-to-understand format
> Be actively involved on various, station sponsored social media platforms
> Represent WTOK at community and station-sponsored events
> Flexible schedule during severe weather situations
> Work closely with news management and producers during severe weather situations
> Undergraduate degree in meteorology or related field
> Experience in photojournalism including shooting, editing and content management systems
> News writing experience preferred
> Able to meet daily, news deadlines
> Ability to multi-task, handle breaking news and breaking weather and adapt to rapidly changing events
> Familiarity with WSI/TWC's Max weather system and software is a plus
Must be flexible and willing to work unexpected hours during severe weather. Must possess excellent communications skills and be able to drive long-form severe weather coverage solo or in a team setting both in the studio and on location. A high knowledge of severe storm environments is a must. Ability to generate creative and engaging, content-driven live shots. Strong, social media skills, including an active presence on Twitter and Facebook. Professional appearance a must.
Interested applicants can apply online at: https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings