Meteorologist: Severe Weather & Multi-Platform Forecasting

TEGNA Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

401(k) with company match

Teladoc access

Spring Health therapy sessions

Paid time off

Job summary

WKYC-TV Cleveland, part of TEGNA Inc., seeks a dynamic meteorologist to deliver accurate weather reports on-air and online. You will forecast, prepare graphics, report from the field, and engage audiences across TV, web, and social media.

This role requires teamwork in severe weather coverage and adapting to new technologies. The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in meteorology or related field and 3–5 years of on-air experience, with strong posting and newsroom computer skills.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

On-air meteorology

Weather forecasting

Graphics storytelling

Social media engagement

Field reporting

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree in Meteorology, Geoscience or Atmospheric Science

Tools

Newsroom systems

Job description

WKYC-TV Cleveland, part of TEGNA Inc., seeks a dynamic meteorologist to deliver accurate weather reports on-air and online. You will forecast, prepare graphics, report from the field, and engage audiences across TV, web, and social media.

This role requires teamwork in severe weather coverage and adapting to new technologies. The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in meteorology or related field and 3–5 years of on-air experience, with strong posting and newsroom computer skills.