Meteorologist/Mmj (W/End - Pm) - KAIT

Job Description

About Gray Media:

Today, we are a growing multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 47 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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 KAIT:

KAIT 8 is located in beautiful Jonesboro, Arkansas, and serves Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri. The station is the market's dominant news leader, holding the ABC, NBC, and CW affiliations. KAIT prides itself on being on the cutting edge of new technology in our industry.

Job Summary/Description:

KAIT-TV in Jonesboro, Arkansas, is looking for a dynamic, knowledgeable weekend meteorologist to take the reins on our weather coverage for weekend evening newscasts. The ideal candidate will have a passion for weather, the ability to perform interactive live shots, and thrive in covering severe weather. This meteorologist will be afforded the opportunity to work with an A+ weather team and provide weather and news content for broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Create and deliver compelling weather content for broadcast, digital, and social platforms
• Possess excellent communication skills on air, online, and in-person
• Be fluent in the latest weather technology
• Be a passionate, accurate forecaster
• The ability to act as a multimedia journalist to assist the news team in gathering content
• Other duties as assigned by the News Director

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a team player
• Must be willing to work flexible shifts, including holidays and on-call shifts
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Excellent presentation skills, judgment, and ethics
• Must possess an understanding of digital/social media platforms and strategy
• Ability to work well under pressure

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)

KAIT-TV/Gray Media 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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-8690jq-216-73-217-96-42 in your application.