Meteorologist jobs in Hobbs, NM

About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.

We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

About KCBD:

KCBD, NewsChannel 11 is the NBC affiliate in Lubbock, Texas and the legacy dominant #1 station in the market. Our station is committed to excellent journalism and innovation across all platforms, producing and airing more than 50 hours of original local news and weather programming each week across the NBC, FOX and Telemundo affiliates. Our digital platforms also dominate in audience, engagement, and content. We invest in the latest news gathering equipment and superior weather technology. KCBD provides the tools, training, and opportunities for career growth and advancement in the industry.

Job Summary/Description:

Are you ready to cover everything from tornadoes and severe weather to snow and everything in between, on the longtime dominant station, KCBD NewsChannel 11? You'll have the tools, team, training and support to win, succeed and grow as a meteorologist at the decades-long top-rated station for weather and news.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Be a team player
• Prepare and deliver forecasts on-air and on digital platforms
• Cover severe weather as it happens, on TV and on digital
• Observe storms in the field, as scheduled
• Be available March through June for severe weather season
• Deliver live reports from various community events

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Empathy for others. A team-builder, with a dedication to collaboration and getting it right
• Degree or certificate in meteorology or related science
• Seal of approval from AMS or NWA preferred
• Proven track record of analyzing and covering severe weather, delivering daily forecasts, and understanding the demands of a TV newsroom
• Must work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to represent the station professionally in the community and newsroom
• Valid driver's license and excellent driving record

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 that are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KCBD-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company.

Additional Info:

Gray Television 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 Television 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 Television 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.

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus prior to the first workday.

Experience

• 2 year(s): broadcast meteorologist/weather anchor

Education

• Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• Drivers License

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group