Multiplatform Meteorologist - Severe Weather Reporter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Teladoc access

Spring Health

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. in Knoxville, TN, WBIR-TV seeks a dynamic Meteorologist to deliver accurate weather reports on-air and online in a conversational style. The role emphasizes gathering and analyzing data, forecasting, and alerting viewers about local weather, with field reporting, graphics creation, and social media engagement.

The candidate embraces new tech and collaborates in planning for major weather events. The ideal meteorologist will be a team player, participate in brainstorming, and

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Meteorology, Geoscience or Atmospheric Science.
• 7–10 years of on-air meteorology experience.
• Proficient posting content to various websites and social media; newsroom computer systems literacy.

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

Broadcast weather reporting

Social media posting

Education

BA/BS in Meteorology

Tools

Weather systems

Job description

TEGNA Inc. in Knoxville, TN, WBIR-TV seeks a dynamic Meteorologist to deliver accurate weather reports on-air and online in a conversational style. The role emphasizes gathering and analyzing data, forecasting, and alerting viewers about local weather, with field reporting, graphics creation, and social media engagement.

The candidate embraces new tech and collaborates in planning for major weather events. The ideal meteorologist will be a team player, participate in brainstorming, and