Multi-market Meteorologist

About the role

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) seeks a fulltime Meteorologist to support weather forecasting and live news programming in various TEGNA television stations. The role involves delivering accurate weather forecasts across multiple platforms and collaborating with numerous TEGNA stations to present weather and create content.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate weather forecasts across multiple platforms, from traditional broadcasts to cutting-edge digital and streaming services
• Partner with numerous TEGNA stations to present weather and create weather content that grows audience to all TEGNA platforms
• Fill in on morning, evening and weekend shifts to cover staffing needs throughout the year at TEGNA stations across the country
• Learn the geography and unique weather patterns at a number of TEGNA television markets around the country
• Create engaging weather explainers and stories across multiple platforms (on-air, streaming, digital, social) to educate our audience
• Contribute to the growth of our digital and streaming platforms with innovative content
• Collaborate with a team of passionate weather professionals to push the boundaries of weather storytelling

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science
• 4+ years of on-air experience as a Broadcast Meteorologist
• Coverage expertise in various severe weather environments (tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, snow/blizzard, freeze, etc).
• AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist seal, a plus
• Mastery of weather graphics systems (The Weather Company/WSI) and digital media platforms
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to travel to cover breaking weather events or contribute to other markets
• Ability to work independently and multi-task confidently under tight deadlines.
• Be consistent & proficient at posting content to various websites and social media; computer literacy required, including weather and newsroom computer systems.

Additional notes

• Access to cutting-edge weather technology and resources
• Opportunity to serve and connect with multiple communities
• Platform to showcase your creativity in weather storytelling
• Collaborative team environment focused on innovation and excellence

Pay Range

$80,000 - $95,000 USD

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 offers 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.
• All employees and their eligible family members receive nine 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