Multiplatform Meteorologist: News & Severe Weather

TEGNA, Inc.; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Medical plans

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Fertility assistance

Disability & life insurance

401(k) with match

Teladoc visits

Therapy sessions

PTO & holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. is seeking a dynamic Meteorologist for KCEN/KAGS-TV Temple to deliver accurate weather on-air and online, and to engage audiences across platforms.

The role involves forecasting, creating graphics, field reporting, and contributing to severe weather coverage. The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in Meteorology or related field, 0–1 years on-air experience, and comfort posting content to websites and social media.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Meteorology, Geoscience or Atmospheric Science.
• 0-1 YEARS on-air meteorology experience required.
• Proficient at posting content to various 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 when necessary.
• Produce clean, creative 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 engage viewers on social media daily.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Make public appearances.

Skills

Forecasting weather

Graphic storytelling

Field reporting

Social media posting

Education

BA/BS in Meteorology

Tools

Newsroom systems

Job description

TEGNA Inc. is seeking a dynamic Meteorologist for KCEN/KAGS-TV Temple to deliver accurate weather on-air and online, and to engage audiences across platforms.

The role involves forecasting, creating graphics, field reporting, and contributing to severe weather coverage. The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in Meteorology or related field, 0–1 years on-air experience, and comfort posting content to websites and social media.