CHIEF METEOROLOGIST

Location: BRYAN, TX

Contact Name: EEO OFFICER

Job Description

Job Details

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 KBTX:

KBTX Media operates the CBS and CW affiliates in Bryan-College Station, Texas, serving an 18-county area known as the Brazos Valley. For over 65 years, KBTX has been the ratings leader and dominant choice for local news and entertainment. Our team produces six newscasts each weekday, three each weekend, a breaking news digital channel, and a daily lifestyle show, totaling more than 40 hours of programming each week. KBTX is routinely recognized among the best in the state by organizations including the Associated Press, RTDNA and the Lone Star EMMY Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. In 2023, the station was honored to receive a National Edward R. Murrow Award, three regional Murrow Awards, a National Gracie Award and the Texas Association of Broadcasters’ Bonner McLane Public Service Award. KBTX is also a recent Texas AP Broadcasters/Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas Station of the Year and Texas Associated Press Broadcasters Station of the Year. KBTX has helped launch the careers of many well-known journalists, meteorologists, and network and production executives, and takes pride in helping talent grow quickly into the nation’s largest television markets.

Job Summary/Description:

KBTX is looking for an innovative chief meteorologist to lead our award-winning PinPoint Weather Team. You’ll guide a talented, market-leading team in producing and delivering accurate, dynamic, and relatable forecasts for KBTX’s newscasts and digital platforms, demonstrating Brazos Valley weather in a compelling way and providing a first alert at changing conditions.

KBTX is looking for an innovative chief meteorologist to lead our award-winning PinPoint Weather Team.

You’ll guide a talented, market-leading team in producing and delivering accurate, dynamic, and relatable forecasts for KBTX’s newscasts and digital platforms, demonstrating Brazos Valley weather in a compelling way and providing a first alert at changing conditions.

We’re looking for a meteorologist who lives for urgent, impactful coverage of what’s new, now and next, excels in breaking weather situations, and owns both digital and broadcast coverage of breaking weather. You’ll harness the largest and latest resources in the Brazos Valley to create content that resonates with viewers and work to grow the station’s established reputation as a market-leader in weather coverage.

You’re joining a team of exceptional journalists, committed to our community and working to make it better, both on and off camera. The ideal candidate will be a strong ambassador for those goals, establishing roots in the community and working to serve it beyond their capacity as a meteorologist.

If you have a passion for weather, a talent for storytelling, and a desire to help other broadcast meteorologists grow, this is the job for you.

Duties/Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Managing the weather department, including scheduling, coordinating educational events, and providing growth-focused feedback to team members in close collaboration with the news director
• Analyzing weather data to produce quality, accurate forecasts that resonate with key demographics and provide a first alert of changing weather conditions
• Researching, writing, and producing daily content for television and digital platforms
• Working closely with management and the PinPoint Team to hone a consistent style and meteorology-focused editorial content
• Meeting daily deadlines for both broadcast and digital platforms in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications/Requirements:

• At least ten years of experience in a TV newsroom as a broadcast meteorologist is preferred
• A CBM or CBM-eligible candidate with a college degree in meteorology or a related field is expected
• Experience with ENPS and Grass Valley EDIUS is a big plus
• Candidates should also exhibit a good work ethic, strong people skills, the ability to be a team player and maintain a professional attitude
• While this position is primarily a nightside Sunday-Thursday role, it requires availability to work weekends and special events when necessary, a presence in major severe weather and may require holiday work

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)

KBTX-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

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, 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.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Qualifications

Behaviors
Preferred
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations
Preferred
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education
Required
High School or better.

Experience
Preferred
10 years: Experience in a TV newsroom as a broadcast meteorologist is preferred
Licenses & Certifications

Required
Drivers License