About Gray Media:
Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
- Focus on Caring
Salary/Wage:
$18.00 - $18.50/hr.
Shift and Schedule:
Wed. - Sun. 2:30 pm - 11:30 pm
Job Type:
Full-Time
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Job Summary/Description:
Are you the kind of person who sees a storm on the horizon and immediately starts thinking about how to explain the "why" and "when" to your neighbors? WHSV is looking for a high-energy Meteorologist to join our award-winning First Alert Weather Team in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. This isn't just about reading the models; it’s about owning the weather narrative across every platform—from our weekend evening newscasts to the palm of our viewers' hands.
Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Live the "First Alert" brand: Embody our commitment to being the most trusted, local weather source in the Valley and our West Virginia viewing area with urgency and accuracy. We keep our viewers updated every step of the way, giving them the information they need to plan days in advance.
- Own the weekend evenings: Create and deliver compelling, conversational on-air forecasts for our 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. newscasts that keep viewers informed and safe.
- Drive digital weather: Don't just wait for the linear hit; engage our audience on social media, our weather app, and streaming platforms throughout the week.
- Tell the weather story: Spend your weekdays digging into weather-related content, whether that’s field reporting on local climate impacts or creating innovative graphics that make complex science simple.
- Collaborate and innovate: Work closely with our news and digital teams to ensure our weather coverage is seamless, multi-platform, and always ahead of the curve.
- Learn from the best: You'll get the chance to receive feedback from our award-winning weather team, which has 20 years of combined experience in the industry.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- A degree in meteorology and a background in broadcast communications/journalism preferred
- Unstoppable motivation: You have a genuine passion for meteorology and a relentless drive to communicate the forecast wherever the audience is.
- A digital-first mindset: You’re as comfortable going live or posting on social media as you are in front of the studio camera.
- Creative storytelling: You don't just show maps; you tell a story that connects the data to people's lives (and you’ve got the ideas to prove it!).
- Independence and teamwork: You can crush a solo shift but also thrive in a collaborative "weather center" environment. You bring a positive attitude to our team's strong work culture.
- Technical chops: You know your way around weather graphics systems and are ready to push the limits of what they can do.
- Urgency and calm: You handle severe weather with the perfect mix of "get-to-the-basement" urgency and "I’ve got this" authority while being able to make decisions quickly.
- Ability to work all shifts (we have newscasts beginning at 5:00 a.m. and going until 11:30 p.m.; must be able to work all those hours/shifts when needed), including during snow and severe weather events.
Ready to join the First Alert Weather Team and make your mark in the Valley? Let’s talk.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may 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 UltiPro self-service portal)
WHSV-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
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.
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Degree in meteorology
- Background in broadcast communications or journalism
- Passion for meteorology and communicating forecasts across platforms
- Ability to use digital platforms, including social media, weather apps, and streaming
- Creative weather storytelling and audience engagement skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Experience or proficiency with weather graphics systems
- Ability to make quick decisions during severe weather
- Ability to work all shifts, including early mornings, late evenings, snow, and severe weather events
Gray Media Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Gray Media and has not been reviewed or approved by Gray Media.
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Affordable Benefits — A no‑premium employee‑only medical option and heavily subsidized alternatives reduce premium costs, with added features like virtual care, infertility/adoption support, and travel reimbursement. Company‑paid life and disability insurance further bolster overall value.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, paid parental leave, and company holidays are presented as standard elements of the package. These are complemented by wellbeing resources such as a 24/7 EAP and substance‑reduction programs.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) Savings Plan is offered, with company materials and listings referencing employer contributions or matching. This provides structured retirement planning within the broader rewards mix.
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What We Do
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 US 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. The company 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. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. Gray owns a majority interest in Swirl Films. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.
