METEOROLOGIST - (W/DAY MORNINGS) - WCSC

Job Description

Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second-highest-rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray's 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 WCSC:

Work for the #1 station in a city that Travel + Leisure consistently names among the best in the world. Since signing on in 1953, WCSC Live 5 has been the dominant leader in Charleston and the Lowcountry.

Why here?

• An iconic food scene (hello, James Beard-worthy bites)
• A booming tech and startup vibe
• Hot real estate and fast growth
• Major manufacturing and innovation (Boeing, Mercedes, Volvo)
• A world-class medical community
• Big market feel with coastal charm and year-round adventure
• A dominant, legacy brand with a future-forward strategy
• Opportunities to lead major weather coverage that truly impacts your community
• An experienced, supportive team that wants you to grow and shine

Job Summary/Description:

Charleston’s weather is dynamic and dramatic—from sun-splashed beach days to tropical systems and severe storms. As our weekday morning meteorologist, you’ll bring the forecast to life across platforms and help keep our community safe and informed—all while shaping the daily conversation on our award-winning morning show. Bring the energy, bring the curiosity, bring the sunshine (or track the storms). If you’re ready to make weather come alive in one of America’s most desirable and exciting cities, WCSC Live 5 in Charleston wants you on our team. Important note: This role is for an experienced, industry-proven meteorologist. It is not an entry-level position. A current demo reel is required to be considered.

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work weekday mornings, on-air for weather and traffic, five days a week
• Early-morning call times with the expectation of extended hours during significant weather events
• Community and station appearances as part of the Live 5 brand
• Turn raw data, models, and science into accurate, easy-to-understand local forecasts
• Deliver compelling, conversational weather on TV, streaming, digital, and social
• Track and clearly communicate severe weather (tropical, tornadic, and beyond) with urgency and authority
• Drive a digital-first strategy with timely updates, push alerts, and social engagement
• Collaborate closely with producers, anchors, and the newsroom to make smart editorial decisions
• Help build and present traffic coverage that complements and enhances your weathercasts
• Execute live field hits for severe weather, community events, and enterprise coverage when needed
• Contribute to special coverage, explainers, and enterprise content that deepens audience understanding

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.

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Job Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or a related field
• Proven on-air industry experience in broadcast meteorology (this is not a beginner role)
• A strong, current demo reel showcasing your on-air delivery and forecasting approach (required)
• Mastery of weather graphics systems, radar analysis, and model interpretation
• A digital-first mindset and fluency in social media strategy, writing, and engagement
• Excellent time management, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize under pressure
• A collaborative spirit—and the confidence to own a show solo when needed
• Clear, conversational communication that makes complex science accessible
• Schedule flexibility (weather doesn’t punch a clock!)

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)

WCSC-TV/Gray Media is a drug-free company

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