Multi-Platform Meteorologist — Severe Weather & Social

TEGNA, Inc.; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Fertility/surrogacy/adoption support

401(k) with company match

Teladoc access

Spring Health mental health support

Paid time off

Nine paid holidays

Job summary

WFMY-TV Greensboro, a TEGNA-owned station, seeks a dynamic Meteorologist to join our WX team. You will prepare and deliver accurate weather reports on-air and online in a conversational style, gathering data and alerting audiences about upcoming conditions in their communities.

You will forecast, create graphics, report from the field, and contribute to severe weather coverage across TV, web, and social media. A valid driver’s license is required to operate news gathering vehicles.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Meteorology, Geoscience or Atmospheric Science.
• 1-3 YEARS on-air meteorology experience required.
• Proficient at posting content to websites and social media; computer literacy including weather and newsroom 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 daily.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Make public appearances.

Skills

Weather forecasts

Severe weather updates

Graphics production

Field reporting

Social media updates

Education

BA/BS in Meteorology/Geoscience/Atmospheric Science

Job description

WFMY-TV Greensboro, a TEGNA-owned station, seeks a dynamic Meteorologist to join our WX team. You will prepare and deliver accurate weather reports on-air and online in a conversational style, gathering data and alerting audiences about upcoming conditions in their communities.

You will forecast, create graphics, report from the field, and contribute to severe weather coverage across TV, web, and social media. A valid driver’s license is required to operate news gathering vehicles.