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Gray Media · 5 months ago

METEOROLOGIST (W/END MORNING) - WPTA

Fort Wayne, IN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Gray Media is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and they are seeking a knowledgeable forecaster for the Weekend Meteorologist role at WPTA. The ideal candidate will analyze weather data, prepare forecasts, and provide engaging weather content across various platforms while also covering general news stories as a multi-media journalist.

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Responsibilities

Analyze weather data and prepare detailed and engaging weather forecasts

Familiarity with the WSI weather system and software is a plus

Implement the station's "First Alert Weather" strategy

Ability to multitask, handle breaking news and breaking weather, and adapt to rapidly changing events

Cover other meteorologists' and MMJ shifts as assigned, as well as flexibility to cover shifts during severe weather or other breaking news events

Post daily stories to our digital platforms and social media, while also being actively involved on the station's social media platforms and responsive to viewer inquiries

Public appearances as a station representative, maintaining a professional image both on air and off

Represent WPTA at community and station-sponsored events, including school presentations

As a multi-media journalist, you are responsible for shooting, writing, and editing stories for newscasts and digital platforms

Perform other duties as needed and assigned