Meteorologist

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions, we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com.

WBNS-TV, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Meteorologist/MSJ with a strong focus on lifestyle forecasting and compelling storytelling. The ideal candidate will thrive in severe weather coverage, but also have the capability to deliver daily audience-focused forecasts. As a central member of the department, the ideal candidate is a team player who participates in brainstorming and planning for future shows, including important weather events and explainers.

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.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide accurate and compelling weather forecasts on multiple platforms
• Produce clean, creative, and informative graphics to tell the weather story
• Prepare and deliver severe weather updates, interrupting regular programming as necessary
• Update website and engage with viewers on social media platforms daily
• Develop unique daily weather story ideas from climate change to relevant weather explainers
• Write, edit, and report on weather content from the field or inside the newsroom
• Collaborate with the weather team to produce special reports and seasonal outlooks
• Perform other tasks as required by the news director & chief meteorologist

Requirements: 

• BA/BS degree in Meteorology with some experience as an MSJ
• At least one year of professional meteorology and content production experience preferred.
• Experience with video editing.
• Be proficient at posting content to various websites and social media; computer literacy required, including weather and newsroom computer systems.
• Demonstrated ability to engage audience with headlines and social media posts.
• Strong understanding of AP style, including ability to rapidly edit and/or rewrite stories.
• Highly motivated individual with creative and aggressive approach to driving digital and broadcast results.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task confidently under tight deadlines.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including night, weekend and holiday shifts.

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.

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 

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