Meteorologist - Wndu

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 WNDU:

For more than 70 years, WNDU - the NBC Affiliate based on the University of Notre Dame campus has been a trusted source for local news and community service. We produce over 36 hours of live news each week and continue to expand our coverage. Our team is committed to the highest standards in news, entertainment, informational, and public service programming. If you are looking to grow your career in a thriving newsroom and enjoy genuinely affordable living, explore our openings - we’d love to meet you.

Job Description/Summary: 

WNDU Multimedia, a Gray Media station in South Bend, Indiana, is currently searching for a dynamic and creative individual who possesses passion and energy as a Meteorologist. The ideal candidate has a great personality and Weathercaster experience.

WNDU Multimedia, a Gray Media station in South Bend, Indiana, is actively seeking an enthusiastic and innovative individual to join our team as a Meteorologist. We are in search of a candidate who brings not only a strong skill set but also a vibrant personality and prior experience as a Weathercaster. Collaborating closely with a dedicated co-anchor team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering captivating weather updates to our audience.

Duties/Responsibilities (but are not limited to) the following:

• Crafting a comprehensive 10-day weather forecast tailored for northern Indiana, Southwest Michigan, and any other geographic area as instructed
• Publishing the current forecast on WNDU.com and our First Alert weather app, complete with engaging videos and graphics
• Sharing intriguing weather insights and scientific information via the official WNDU social media platforms, as well as your social media platforms, ex, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), etc.
• Prepare our audience with precise, engaging, and comprehensible weather forecasts
• Deliver critical and timely weather updates before and throughout severe weather occurrences
• Effectively present information across TV and Digital channels/platforms simultaneously
• Harness available technology and tools to craft captivating narratives about the weather
• Participate in on-site reporting during weather events
• Collect relevant information from various sources
• Condense facts and effectively communicate content for broadcasting purposes
• Other duties as assigned by the News Director
• In-person presence is essential

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Thorough understanding of meteorology and weather prediction
• Demonstrated track record of confidently handling real-time news situations and providing coverage during severe weather events
• Engaging and charismatic on-camera presence, delivering weather updates in a conversational manner
• Proficiency in deciphering and explaining data from high-powered radar systems
• Skilled in utilizing WSI graphics and advanced technology for weather presentations
• Exceptional forecasting abilities matched with effective on-air communication skills
• Strong organizational acumen to streamline complex information
• Capability to craft captivating narratives around weather phenomena
• Familiarity with standard television weather systems
• Prior experience with radar operations is preferred
• Competence in conducting live field reporting on weather-related and diverse subjects
• Meteorology degree preferred but not required
• Clean driving record, MVR

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)

WNDU-TV/Gray Media, Inc. 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.