Description

About Gray Media:

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 45 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 WVUE:

WVUE- FOX 8 in New Orleans is the #1 rated News station in the competitive New Orleans Market. FOX 8 is committed to providing in-depth investigative stories that affect change, hold the powerful accountable, and shine a light on public corruption. FOX 8 recognizes the responsibility of keeping the viewing public safe and informed about the world around them, delivering all the news, information, and entertainment viewers want and need to know. With this mission in mind, FOX 8 is committed to serving as the Weather Authority for Southeast Louisiana and Southwest Mississippi and continues to lead in the field of investigative journalism. Fox 8 is committed to innovation and continued evolution in the use of existing technology, producing more than 65 hours of news and locally originated programming per week.

Job Summary/Description:

WVUE in New Orleans, Louisiana, seeks an experienced broadcast meteorologist to join our award-winning news team. The Meteorologist will deliver comprehensive weather coverage across digital platforms and daily newscasts, collaborating closely with the Chief Meteorologist and news leadership. This role is ideal for a dynamic communicator passionate about serving the Gulf Coast community through impactful, accessible weather reporting.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Produce accurate weather forecasts and weather-related content across TV, digital streaming, and social media platforms
- Identify and communicate the "weather story of the day" to cross-platform audiences
- Develop and deliver streaming content, creating engaging weather programming for digital-first audiences
- Be ready and available whenever severe or disruptive weather events may occur
- Clearly communicate weather information to the editorial staff for planning purposes
- Conceptualize and create weather graphics and analyze data from meteorological sources
- Available to work both in the studio and in the field
- Interact professionally and effectively with all internal WVUE employees and external organizations

Qualifications/Requirements:

- At least 2 years of experience as a broadcast meteorologist/weather anchor
- BS/BA in Meteorology/Journalism/Communications or equivalent background
- Flexibility with respect to scheduling and/or assigned work shifts, especially considering the nature of weather events
- Must be willing to work in New Orleans, LA

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)

WVUE-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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.