Broadcast Meteorologist
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
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