Meteorologist

Job Description

KTVB, a TEGNA station in beautiful Boise, Idaho and the area's dominant local news source, is looking for an engaging and social media savvy Meteorologist. You must have a passion for meteorology. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and understand the importance of owning the big weather story every single day. You must be able to successfully engage with audiences on all platforms. Your goal is to create a unique experience for your audience on air and online.

Responsibilities:
• Research, prepare, and deliver weather content in newscasts and across all platforms utilizing all available weather data, graphics computers and radars both in-studio and in the field
• Present on-air with clear, concise, and interesting and informative weather graphics
• Prepare and deliver severe weather updates, interrupting regular programming as necessary
• Write and publish the digital forecast and social weather content multiple times a day with differentiated weather segments for broadcast. Interact with audiences on multiple platforms, especially during severe weather events
• Communicate and guide weather content plans for aggressive, accurate weather coverage
• Create topical weather content in the form of packages and digital stories
• Field reporting and community appearances

Job Requirements:
• Bachelor of Science in Meteorology preferred
• Strong communication skills (written/oral) for on-air delivery
• Minimum of 1 year of on-air experience is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to provide accurate weather forecasts using the latest weather technology in a multi-platform environment
• Exceptional online writing and social media skills
• Actively participate in social media, including Facebook, Twitter (X), and Instagram. Knowledge of WSI preferred

Work Environment: Office

Physical Demands: Light work

Travel: Rarely: less than 10%

Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment

Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 US markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit

www.TEGNA.com
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