Meteorologist: Severe Weather & Multi-Platform Storytelling

NAB Leadership Foundation; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Teladoc access

Spring Health therapy sessions

PTO & paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. is seeking an experienced Meteorologist for KPNX-TV in NBC to deliver accurate weather forecasts on-air and online. You will gather information, forecast trends, and alert audiences about upcoming weather, while collaborating with the WX department and contributing to graphics and social media coverage.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adaptation to new tech, and participation in planning for major weather events and explainers. A valid driver's license is required for field work.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Meteorology or Geoscience or Atmospheric Science.
• 5-7 years on-air meteorology experience required.
• Proficiency posting content to websites and social media; computer literacy with weather and newsroom systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate weather forecasts in multi-platform environments.
• Deliver severe weather updates and interrupt programming as needed.
• Produce clean graphics to tell the weather story.
• Fill in on other shifts when required.
• Write and report from field or newsroom.
• Update website and engage viewers on social media daily.
• Participate in special projects and public appearances.

Skills

Weather forecasting

Social media posting

Graphic production

Field reporting

Education

BA/BS in Meteorology or related field

Tools

Weather/NWS systems

newsroom computer systems

Job description

TEGNA Inc. is seeking an experienced Meteorologist for KPNX-TV in NBC to deliver accurate weather forecasts on-air and online. You will gather information, forecast trends, and alert audiences about upcoming weather, while collaborating with the WX department and contributing to graphics and social media coverage.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adaptation to new tech, and participation in planning for major weather events and explainers. A valid driver's license is required for field work.