TEGNA Inc

Morning Meteorologist

TEGNA Inc$95K — $119K *
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Meteorology, Geoscience or Atmospheric Science required.
  • 3-5 years of on-air meteorology experience mandatory.
  • Current driver's license required for operating news vehicles.
  • Proficient in social media content posting and online engagement.
  • Familiarity with newsroom and weather computer systems essential.

Responsibilities

  • Provide accurate and engaging weather forecasts across multiple platforms.
  • Deliver severe weather updates and interrupt programming as needed.
  • Create innovative and informative graphics to enhance weather narratives.
  • Report from the field and in the newsroom when required.
  • Engage viewers on social media and update the weather website regularly.
  • Assist with special projects and other assigned duties as needed.
  • Make public appearances to represent the station.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
  • Access to dental and eye care coverage, and fertility benefits.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4% and immediate vesting.
  • Nine free virtual doctor appointments annually through Teladoc.
  • Twelve free annual therapy sessions available through Spring Health.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and nine paid holidays.
Full Job Description
WBNS-TV C in CBS 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, and 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. Current driver's license and ability to operate 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. • 3-5 YEARS on-air meteorology experience required • Be proficient at posting content to various websites and social media; computer literacy required, including weather and newsroom computer systems Pay Range $45.67-$57.69 USD Benefits: TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers 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. Our 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. Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, 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. TEGNA offers a 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. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

About TEGNA Inc

TEGNA Inc is a media company that operates 62 television stations in 51 markets across the United States. The company's stations reach approximately 39 percent of all television households in the United States. TEGNA's stations are affiliated with major broadcast networks, including ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox. The company also operates digital businesses, including Cars.com, CareerBuilder, and G/O Digital. TEGNA is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia and has approximately 11,000 employees.
Learn more about TEGNA Inc
Size
6,200 employees
Market Cap
$4.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$482.7 million
5 Year Trend
+8.3%
Revenue
$2.9 billion
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