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Form of workAbout 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 WEEK:
WEEK-TV is an award-winning station that leads the community in local news coverage and community involvement. It operates a number of TV stations in the Peoria, IL television market including WEEK 25 (NBC), Heart of Illinois ABC, and Peoria-Bloomington's CW.
Job Summary/Description:
The ideal candidate will have entry-level weather experience and be able to fill-in with weather during multiple newscasts. We have all the tools you need to tackle our challenging weather patterns, from severe weather outbreaks to tornados to the rare high-impact winter events. Our five-person team works with the IBM MAX system, paired with a local network of HD cameras, to provide the best weather coverage in the market. There will also be opportunities to cover local news in central Illinois as an MMJ.
The candidate must be able to create team moments, handle First Alert Weather Days, and give a warm presence to the audience. Responsibilities will be to communicate with the Weather team, Assignment Manager, and Assistant News Director to anchor a fast-paced, smoothly sequenced, and accurate forecast daily.
Please note - primary job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to above or assignments given to by supervisor
Qualifications/Requirements:
A Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology is recommended. You'll gain valuable experience and be able to showcase your knowledge by covering a variety of weather while growing in your career and learning from our top team of experienced meteorologists. Weather is of the utmost importance to our station and the community, so we need a dedicated professional excited to cover the weather 24/7.
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, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)
WEEK-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 before or by the first workday.
