CHIEF METEOROLOGIST - KYTV/KSPR

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 U.S. 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. Gray also owns Gray Digital Media, a full‑service digital agency, and media properties such as video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, plus studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. About KYTV/KSPR KY3 is part of a seven‑station group in Springfield, MO and is one of the most dominant NBC affiliates in the country. The station covers 31 counties in Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas and is proud of its close connections with local communities. Job Summary For the first time in 25 years, KY3 is looking for a chief meteorologist. The role involves creating engaging, informative, and compelling weather stories for on‑air and digital platforms and helping the weather team deliver high‑quality content. The chief will coordinate weather community outreach, lead the weather app development, and develop a weather streaming strategy for severe weather and daily shows. Duties / Responsibilities Analyze weather data to produce accurate forecasts. Prepare detailed weather forecasts for broadcast. Collaborate closely with newsroom management on weather‑coverage plans. Create and publish digital content several times per shift. Host daily weather streaming and aggressively cover severe weather events. Lead the meteorology team, scheduling regular feedback sessions. Stay up to date with weather technology and new tools. Maintain a flexible schedule to cover all severe weather events. Qualifications / Requirements 4+ years as a broadcast meteorologist. Prior experience as a chief meteorologist is a plus. Degree in meteorology or a related field. Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team. Leadership experience for an on‑air weather team. Ability to make decisions about First Alert Weather days. Experience in graphic design and presentation development. Consistent and accurate weather forecasting skills. Proficiency in digital (streaming, web) and social media platforms. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Extensive severe weather experience, especially with storms and tornadoes. Experience as a public speaker before large crowds is a plus. Familiarity with WSI equipment and radar technologies is a plus. Additional Information Gray Media is a drug‑free company. Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants. The organization complies with federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws in every location. Grayscale prohibits workplace harassment based on protected characteristics. Improper interference can 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, see the "Know Your Rights" notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr