Meteorologist

About the role

KIDY KXVA-TV San Angelo in FOX is seeking a dynamic and engaging Meteorologist to join their passionate team. The position requires accurate and compelling weather forecasts in a multi-platform environment, preparing and delivering severe weather updates, producing graphics, filling in on other shifts, writing and reporting from the field or inside the newsroom, updating websites, interacting with viewers on social media platforms, performing special projects, and making public appearances.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Geoscience or Atmospheric Science
• 1-3 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. These benefits include:

• Two medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Dental and eye care coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program offering up to a 100% match on contributions up to the first 4% of pay
• Teladoc and Spring Health virtual healthcare services
• Nine paid holidays per year

EEO Statement

TEGNA Inc. is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are dedicated to hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to enrich our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to 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.