Meteorologist

About the role

KPNX-TV in NBC is looking for a dynamic and engaging Meteorologist to join our passionate team. This position is responsible for preparing and delivering accurate weather reports on-air and online in a conversational manner. The key responsibility is the ability to gather and analyze information and alert our audiences about what’s going to happen with weather in their community. We are looking for a team player who can help with every aspect of meteorology, from forecasting, to preparing graphics, to reporting in the field. You will be an integral part of severe weather coverage, reaching our consumers not only on TV, but online and on social media. The ideal candidate embraces new technology and is willing to explore new ways to present the weather story. As a central member of the WX department, the ideal candidate is a team player who participates in brainstorming and planning for future shows, including important weather events and explainers. A current driver's license and ability to operate a news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and compelling weather forecasts in a multi-platform environment
• Prepare and deliver severe weather updates, interrupting regular programming as necessary
• Produce clean, creative and informative graphics to tell the weather story
• Fill in on other shifts when necessary
• Write and report from the field or inside the newsroom
• Update website and interact with viewers on social media platforms daily
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
• Make public appearances

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Meteorology, Geoscience or Atmospheric Science
• 5-7 years on-air meteorology experience required
• Proficient at posting content to various websites and social media; computer literacy required, including weather and newsroom computer systems

Benefits

TEGNA offers 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 with company match: 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
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc for all employees and their eligible family members, regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans
• Twelve 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

Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply.