METEOROLOGIST - WCAX

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South Burlington, VT, USA
In-Office
23-27 Hourly
Entry level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
Forecast weather for Vermont, northern New York, and New Hampshire; deliver weekday on-air segments; create graphics using The Weather Company Max; host a daily streaming weather show; report live from the field; and produce timely website and social media content. The role requires translating complex meteorological information into clear, engaging communication across television, streaming, web, and social platforms.
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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:

$23.00 - $27.00/hr.

Shift and Schedule:

Monday - Friday

Job Type:

Full-Time

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Job Summary/Description:

Do you live for the science of weather but also love the art of digital storytelling? We're looking for a Meteorologist who can forecast with precision, deliver clear, concise weather segments in linear newscasts, create a high-energy, daily weather show on our primary streaming channel, and engage viewers on web and social media. This isn't just about reading a map; it's about owning the screen—whether it's a 65-inch TV in a living room or a 6-inch phone in someone's hand. If you're ready to lead the charge in how Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire experience the weather across every platform, we want to talk to you.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Forecast with precision: Deliver accurate, high-stakes forecasts for a topographically complex three-state region (Vermont, New York's North Country, and New Hampshire) where the weather changes as fast as the headlines.
- Create compelling visuals: Use The Weather Company Max systems to build creative, data-driven graphics that tell a visual story, not just show the current temperature.
- Step into the spotlight: Provide high-quality on-air delivery for our weekday noon newscast, and fill-in for our weekday morning meteorologist, maintaining a professional and authoritative presence that our viewers trust.
- Go live in the field: Take the weather story to the streets, covering community and weather events live from the elements and from our StreetView3 weather vehicle.
- Own the stream: Produce and host a daily, interactive weather show on our primary streaming channel, making complex science accessible and engaging for a digital audience.
- Craft digital content: Create "must-click" weather stories and social media updates that stop the scroll and keep our community informed on hard deadlines.
- Collaborate across platforms: Work seamlessly with the news and digital teams to ensure our weather coverage is cohesive, urgent, and first.

Qualifications/Requirements:

- The Credentials: A four-year degree in meteorology or a related field.
- On-Air Presence: Proven experience presenting weather on-camera with confidence, clarity, and a bit of personality.
- Tech Savvy: Deep understanding of The Weather Company Max products and the ability to navigate CMS and ENPS like a pro.
- Audience-First Mindset: A genuine passion for social media and a knack for creating content that resonates on TikTok, Instagram, and beyond.
- Urgency and Accuracy: The ability to stay calm and deliver life-saving information during high-stakes flooding, severe weather and winter storms.
- Communication Skills: You're a skilled writer and a speaker who can translate complex science into "human speak" effortlessly.
- A Clean Record: A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required.

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)

WCAX-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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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

  • Four-year degree in meteorology or a related field
  • Proven experience presenting weather on camera
  • Deep understanding of The Weather Company Max products
  • Ability to navigate CMS and ENPS
  • Passion for social media and ability to create content for TikTok, Instagram, and other platforms
  • Ability to remain calm and deliver accurate information during flooding, severe weather, and winter storms
  • Strong writing and speaking skills, including translating complex science clearly
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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The Company
HQ: Tulsa, OK
2,154 Employees
Year Founded: 1897

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.

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