KAKE Seeking Chief Met? Where's Jay?!

[Brett Adair]

KAKE-TV in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a Chief Meteorologist.
The successful candidate will anchor KAKE’s
weekday evening newscasts, manage our team
of meteorologists and severe weather coverage
from the Emmy-winning KAKEland WeatherPlex.

The successful candidate must have a degree in
meteorology or a related field, and at least three
years broadcast experience. Candidates must have
the ability to correctly interpret Doppler radar data
and communicate severe weather threats.

AMS status is required. Knowledge of the use of
WSI, Baron, and Weather Central systems is beneficial.

Wonder where Jay is headed....

 

[Chris Foltz]

Very interesting... I noticed he hadn't been on air for the past week or so but evidently it's not because he left. He and his wife just had a baby a few days ago. Found this on KAKE's website.

http://www.kake.com/home/headlines/12663586.html



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[Dave Gallaher]

Well, I'd wondered where Jay Prater went off to. He used to be on-air here in Huntsville. Congrats on the baby if you happen to read this, Jay!

 

[Jonathan Behle]

I know the situation and from what I know without giving away the specifics of what is going on, I will just suggest this, and not make a big public scene out of this, If you appreciate what Jay has done for KAKE the last 4 years, email the current News Director Dave Grant at [email protected] and let him know you want him to stay and will be very dissapointed and may not possibly watch them anymore if he does leave..

 

[Mikey Gribble]

I honestly didn't think he was that great and I'm not just saying that because I chase for a competing station. I forget the guys name right now, but the guy KAKE had as their chief before Jay booted him out of the spot did a pretty good job. I can't believe I don't remember his name. Last time I checked he was doing KAKE's morning show, but that was a while back. I think they should promote him back up to chief. I didn't bother to read the article, but if Jay just had a kid that sucks if he's out of a job. I wouldn't wish that on anybody. If he got pushed out then I wish him the best. I'm sure he can find another job real soon. There are plenty of stations out there looking for mets that have experience in tornado alley.

 

[Mike Smith]

I can't believe I don't remember his name. Last time I checked he was doing KAKE's morning show

Ben Pringle


Merry Christmas everyone!
Mike

 

[Mikey Gribble]

That's it. Thanks Mike. Ben does a pretty solid job IMO. He has a much better TV presence than Jay too IMO.

 

[Jonathan Behle]

Thought I would bump this to say Jay signed a new deal and is staying put at KAKE and in Wichita for atleast a few more years.