Chief Meteorologist

About the role

WATN/WLMT is searching for a Chief Meteorologist who can lead a weather team and serve the Memphis, TN market.

Responsibilities

• Works with the News Director to create and implement strategic direction for weather coverage
• Buils and delivers daily engaging weathercasts for on-air and digital audiences
• Supervises the weather team, including all schedules
• Interacts live with fans and the audience on multiple platforms, especially during severe or inconvenient weather
• Aids News Director with recruiting and hiring for the weather team
• Coaches and mentors weather team with regular feedback
• Works with the News Director and News Managers to develop plans for severe weather coverage
• Pitches and creates original weather content for all platforms
• Leads coordination and implementation of technological advances related to graphics
• Participates in community outreach efforts including live shots and station appearances as required
• Performs other tasks as required by News Director

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in meteorology; AMS Certification
• Minimum 7 years of on-air experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Strong communication skills (written/oral)
• Ability to work under pressure while meeting daily assigned deadlines
• Applicable knowledge of multiplatform newsgathering tools and resources
• Fluent with social media platforms and social management tools, including Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families
• TWO medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program offering full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA’s 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one
• Free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year

EEO statement

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com