Meteorologist/MSJ

About TEGNA

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. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

NewsWest 9 has a full-time opening for a Meteorologist/Multiskilled Journalist to join our team.

As a meteorologist, you will anchor the weather for weekend shows and other newscasts. You will be responsible for preparing and delivering accurate weather reports on-air and online in a conversational manner. You will also be an integral part of the weather team in severe weather coverage. This includes tracking storms using the latest technology and/or reporting live from the field. You will also create original content for our NewsWest 9+ streaming platform. As an MSJ, you will create compelling content for all NewsWest 9 platforms, from TV to digital platforms to social media. The successful candidate will have experience finding, developing and pitching quality news stories every day; shooting, writing, and editing assigned stories under deadline pressure; and presenting stories in a captivating and authentic manner.

Responsibilities
• Develop story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news stories for on-air, streaming on NewsWest 9+ and newswest9.com
• Write in an exciting, captivating, and authentic manner
• Enterprise original news and weather content for our streaming platform
• Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, compelling, and accurate manner
• Pitch work-ahead stories and coordinate with a team to develop a plan for impact
• Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on X, Facebook, and Instagram
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
• Present the weather in our weekend newscasts and as needed on other shifts
• Provide accurate and compelling weather forecasts on multiple platforms
• Prepare and deliver severe weather updates, interrupting regular programming as necessary
• Update website and engage with viewers on social media platforms daily
• Work in the field, on special projects and other duties as assigned
• Make public appearances and attend community events
• Operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations

Requirements
• Degree in Meteorology and/or Broadcast Journalism with demonstrated weather experience or equivalent experience as a television weather on-air talent
• Understanding of the principles of professional journalism
• Experience in photojournalism, video editing and content management systems
• Strong social media skills
• Knowledge of ENPS, Edius and Axis graphics a plus
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, early mornings and holidays
• Fill in for Meteorologists on various days and shifts to cover vacation and time off
• Provide forecast information to the station’s website, social media and news ticker as required

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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