WTVY, Dothan’s #1 rated news station has an immediate opening for a morning meteorologist. Desired candidate will serve as the meteorologist for morning and noon shows, Monday through Friday. Desired candidate will also have an active role in the station’s social media weather coverage. Fill-in work on other shows is also required.

Primary responsibilities as a meteorologist include:
Accurately and quickly forecast weather conditions.
Work with our team of meteorologists to generate weather content for broadcasts, websites and social media.
Create graphics to show weather information in a clear, concise and interesting way for broadcast on three different channels.
Experience with equipment, software and graphic systems required to create an accurate and entertaining presentation. Knowledge of WSI TruVu and Baron Vipir systems are a plus.
Deliver forecasts from studio or live on location.
Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
Flexibility to work any hours when required, including wall-to-wall weather coverage when necessary.
Excellent writing and on-air delivery skills.
Strong graphic skills and ability to think creatively under deadline pressure.
Other duties as assigned by the News Director.

WTVY covers counties in three states; Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Our primary DMA is in Southeast Alabama. WTVY (CBS) is the established market leader in Dothan. We have a live truck, a satellite truck, multiple backpack live units and three bureaus and we produce more than 29 hours of live news per week. Work on our sister station, WRGX (NBC) will also be required.
A four-year degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science degree is absolutely mandatory. One year of commercial or university experience preferred. Send resume to the attention of:

News Director
Mr. Kim Allen
285 N. Foster Street
Dothan, AL 36303.

Materials may also be emailed to kim@wtvy.com. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

WTVY-TV, a Gray Television Group Station, is an equal opportunity employer and a DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. Pre-employment drug screening and driver’s license check are required. A valid driver’s license is absolutely necessary and a good driving record is a plus for obtaining this position.
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This job announcement remains in effect for a period of 45 days after the posting date listed above and will be re-issued if the position is not filled within that time.

(02-21-15)