METEOROLOGIST (P/T) - WLBT
Gray Media is a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets. The portfolio includes 117 full-power television stations reaching approximately 37% of U.S. television households, with 80 markets featuring the top-rated station and 100 markets ranking first or second in average all-day ratings. Gray Media also owns the largest Telemundo Affiliate group (46 markets), Gray Digital Media (a full-service digital agency), video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios.
WLBT is Mississippi’s flagship television station and the clear #1 local TV and digital media brand in Central Mississippi. As an NBC affiliate, WLBT delivers award-winning local news and is home to the most accurate First Alert Weather team. Located in Jackson—the state’s largest TV market and capital city—the area offers top-tier museums, multiple universities, leading medical facilities (including the University of Mississippi Medical Center), and a mild climate with abundant outdoor recreation. Jackson is also a short drive from Gulf Coast beaches and New Orleans, and sports fans can enjoy SEC athletics, SWAC programs (Jackson State and Alcorn State), and nearby pro teams like the Saints, Pelicans, and Grizzlies.
About the role
WLBT is seeking a passionate Meteorologist to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong forecaster who can deliver accurate, engaging, and impactful weather coverage across broadcast, digital, and social platforms. The ideal candidate is committed to serving viewers with trustworthy information, especially during severe weather, and understands how to connect with audiences across multiple platforms.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver accurate daily weather forecasts for television, digital, and social media platforms.
- Provide clear, urgent, and reliable coverage during severe weather and other impactful weather events.
- Monitor weather models, radar, and data sources to track changing conditions and communicate updates quickly.
- Use graphics, storytelling, and live reporting to make weather information easy for audiences to understand.
- Create weather-related content for the station website, app, CTV platforms, and social media channels.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or a related field required.
- On-air weather presentation experience preferred.
- Strong forecasting skills and the ability to explain complex weather information clearly and engagingly.
- Experience with weather systems, radar technology, graphics platforms, and forecasting tools.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and extended coverage during severe weather.
Gray Media is a drug-free company.