MeteorolgistMsj at TEGNA

About TEGNATEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) 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 than100 million people monthly across the web mobile apps streaming and linear television. Together we are building a sustainable future for local news.KENS-TV San inCBSis 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 whats 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 drivers 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 environmentPrepare and deliver severe weather updates interrupting regular programming as necessary.Produce clean creative and informative graphics to tell the weather storyFill in on other shifts when necessary.Write and report from the field or inside the newsroomUpdate website and interact with viewers on social media platforms dailyPerform special projects and other duties as assigned.Make public appearancesRequirements:BA/BS degree in Meteorology Geoscience or Atmospheric Science.1-3 YEARS on-air meteorology experience requiredBe proficient at posting content to various websites and social media; computer literacy required including weather and newsroom computer systemsBenefits: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 TEGNAs 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 doctors 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 areproud 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 disabilitiesin accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application please email Recruiting Fraud Alert:To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of or one of our affiliate station domains.Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments ask for financial account information or sensitive information such as social security numbers.Privacy Notice for California ResidentsSMS Messaging Privacy Policy Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1