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.

About KALB:

KALB-TV is the #1 most-watched television station in Central Louisiana. KALB-TV includes the powerhouse NBC that has dominated the market for nearly 60 years, CBS, and the CW.

Job Summary/Description:

KALB-TV has an opening for a full-time Chief Meteorologist to lead our weather team. The ideal candidate for this role will have experience with both meteorology and leadership. They should be able to prepare and deliver weather forecasts and tell a relatable weather story across newscasts and digital platforms. We expect the Chief Meteorologist to create engaging, informative, and compelling news—and help the rest of the weather team do the same. The ideal candidate will also feel confident with community outreach-- visiting classrooms to educate young people about meteorology, reporting live from breaking weather locations and other events as needed, as well as participating in other public functions.

Duties/responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Analyze weather data and prepare detailed forecasts
Prepare graphics to support the weather presentation
Flexible schedule for severe weather scenarios
Lead team of Meteorologists, guiding them on presentation style and accuracy of forecasts
Work closely with news management on content
Creating and posting content for digital platforms & CTV Desk

Qualifications/Requirements:

Degree in meteorology
2+ years of experience as a broadcast meteorologist
Strong communication skills & teamwork
Ability to lead an on-air weather team
Ability to be creative with graphic design and presentation
Demonstrated ability to forecast weather accurately
Proficient in digital and social media platforms
Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record
Storm tracking experience is a plus

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people, go to , 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 )

KALB-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.

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