Meteorologist - Wvlt

About Gray Media

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formerly known as Gray Television, Inc. It is the nation's largest owner of top‑rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets, which collectively reach about 36% of U.S. television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top‑rated station and 100 markets with the first and/or second‑highest‑rated station, as well as the largest Telemundo affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV households.

Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency, and other properties such as Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, Power Nation Studios, Assembly Atlanta, and Third Rail Studios.

WVLT is in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee, producing 58 hours of local news per week on its CBS and CW stations. Located 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 and offers a walkable downtown, culture, cuisine, a robust employment sector, advanced medical care, and big‑city amenities—yet it retains a small‑town feel.

WVLT is accepting applications for a full‑time meteorologist to join its award‑winning team. The ideal candidate will have meteorology experience to prepare and deliver weather forecasts and information as part of the overall WVLT News team, be able to write, edit, and shoot engaging, informative, and compelling news and weather content; develop and execute community‑interest stories regularly; consistently contribute to weather and news content on the station’s social media and digital platforms;

maintain an unequivocal commitment to accuracy, fairness, and ethics; meet daily production deadlines; and perform other duties as assigned.

• Analyze weather data and prepare detailed forecasts
• Prepare graphics to support the weather presentation
• Work a flexible schedule for severe weather and winter weather scenarios
• Collaborate with news management to design 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 skill with graphic design and presentation
• Demonstrated ability to accurately forecast weather
• Proficient in social media platforms
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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 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. 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.