METEOROLOGIST (W/END) - KPLC

Company: Gray Television
Location: Lake Charles
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

About Gray Television: Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. - We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business. - About KPLC: KPLC is located in beautiful Lake Charles, Louisiana. Situated along Lake Charles and the Calcasieu River, Lake Charles is known for it's industry, booming economy and culture. Lake Charles is the fifth-largest city in Louisiana. KPLC began broadcasting in the summer of 1954 and is consistently on of the nation's most innovative and most watched television stations, ranking among the top 5 Nielsen rated stations nationally throughout the year. Job Summary/Description: - - Southwest Louisiana's KPLC-TV seeks a degreed meteorologist to join the First Alert Weather Team. The primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to analyzing weather data and preparing an accurate forecast for our weekend newscast and serving as the primary substitute meteorologist for our weekday newscasts. You'll use the latest products from Weather Central/WSI to provide forecasts across multiple platforms. You'll do weather-related reports when not forecasting, for TV and Digital properties. Qualifications/Requirements: --- Requirements are a bachelor's degree in meteorology or atmospheric sciences from an accredited institution. A background in journalism and/or mass communication is also preferred. Flexibility in scheduling to cover severe weather or fill-in for other weather team members is a must. You must also have a good driving record, and valid driver's license Qualified, interested applicants may go to , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter and references Additional Info: Gray Television 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 Television 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, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Gray Television 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. As a condition of employment, Gray Television will require that newly hired employees, whether part-time or full-time, be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus by the first workday to the extent permitted by applicable law unless you qualify for a medical or religious accommodation.

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