Weekend Evening Meteorologist

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. WWL-TV, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in New Orleans, LA, is looking for a dynamic and engaging weekend evening Meteorologist to join our passionate team.

About the role

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. You will be an integral part of severe and tropical weather coverage, reaching our consumers on TV, our streaming platform, online, and on social media. The ideal candidate embraces new technology and is willing to explore new ways to present the weather story.

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
• 2+ years on-air meteorology experience preferred
• 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 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, which may affect benefits