Senior Morning Meteorologist: Multi-Platform Weather

TEGNA, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Teladoc access

Spring Health access

PTO & holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

TEGNA Inc. operates WBIR-TV Knoxville, TN (NBC) and seeks a dynamic Meteorologist to deliver accurate weather forecasts on-air and online.

You will gather and analyze information to alert audiences about upcoming weather, while preparing graphics and reporting from the field. The role emphasizes teamwork, innovation in presenting weather stories, and contributing to severe weather coverage for multi-platform distribution.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years on-air meteorology experience required.
• Proficient at posting content to various websites and social media; computer literacy with 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 weather graphics.
• 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.

Skills

On-air meteorology experience

Social media posting

Weather graphics

Education

BA/BS degree in Meteorology, Geoscience or Atmospheric Science.

Job description

TEGNA Inc. operates WBIR-TV Knoxville, TN (NBC) and seeks a dynamic Meteorologist to deliver accurate weather forecasts on-air and online.

You will gather and analyze information to alert audiences about upcoming weather, while preparing graphics and reporting from the field. The role emphasizes teamwork, innovation in presenting weather stories, and contributing to severe weather coverage for multi-platform distribution.