Meteorologist - Wvlt

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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.

Gray Media 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. Additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and Power Nation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.

WVLT is located in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee. We produce 58 hours of local news per week on our CBS and CW stations. At the doorstep of the Smoky Mountains and on the banks of the Tennessee River, Knoxville is the 61st largest television market in the country. The city is home to the University of Tennessee’s flagship campus, a walkable downtown, a sophisticated mix of culture and cuisine, a diverse and robust employment sector, advanced medical care, and amenities found in big cities, yet maintains a small-town feel.

WVLT is accepting applications for a full‑time Meteorologist to join our award‑winning team. The ideal candidate will have meteorology experience preparing and delivering weather forecasts and information as part of the overall WVLT News team. Responsibilities include writing, editing, and shooting engaging, informative, and compelling news and weather content; developing and executing community interest stories on a regular basis; consistently contributing to weather and newscast content on the station’s social media and digital platforms;

maintaining an unwavering commitment to accuracy, fairness, and ethics; meeting daily production deadlines; and other duties as assigned.

• Analyze weather data and prepare detailed forecasts
• Prepare graphics to support the weather presentation
• Maintain a flexible schedule for severe weather and winter weather scenarios
• Work closely with news management in designing presentation style and editorial content for on‑air weather presentations
• Develop and report stories
• Prepare material for delivery of newscasts
• Post content to the website and social media platforms

• Bachelor’s degree in meteorology
• Prior experience as a broadcast meteorologist
• Strong on‑air communication skills
• Ability to work as part of an on‑air team and weather team
• Creative graphic design and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to accurately forecast weather
• Proficiency in social media platforms
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

If you feel you’re qualified, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). type the job title or station call letters, click “apply now,” and upload your resume, cover letter, and references. Current employees interested in this position can apply through the Gray‑TV Ulti Pro self‑service portal.

WVLT‑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. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. This policy covers 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 duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

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