Meteorologist

Job Description

Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
KING 5, the first television station in the Pacific Northwest with a legacy of serving the community, has an immediate opening for a Meteorologist to join our team of weather scientists. This position will be responsible for every aspect of meteorology, including forecasting, preparing graphics, posting digital forecasts and reporting in the field. This position is full time, salaried, exempt and union.

Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with a team of meteorologists, as well as other anchors and producers
• Lead innovation in graphics, technologies and platforms for weather delivery
• Prepare and present weather forecasts for newscasts
• Interact with the audience on multiple platforms, especially during severe weather
• Develop story sources to bring unique and community-based pitches to editorial discussions
• Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner
Requirements:
• Minimum of 3 years on-air experience
• Ability to work various shifts including early mornings, evenings and weekends
• Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology or climate science preferred
Pay Range
$115,000 - $175,000 USD
Benefits:
TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental and financial health of our employees and their families. TEGNA offers two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, as well as access to dental and eye care coverage; fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance; disability and life insurance.
Our 401(k) program offers full, part-time and temporary employees the opportunity to contribute 1% - 80% of their pay on a pre-tax basis to TEGNA's 401(k). Contributions made up to the first 4% of pay are eligible for a 100% match from the company and are 100% vested from day one.
Regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans, ALL employees and their eligible family members receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
TEGNA offers a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit as well as nine paid holidays per year.
* Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement and thus some or all of the benefits described herein may not apply. For example, some newsroom bargaining unit employees receive health and retirement benefits under plans administered by the union.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6m849-216-73-216-118-42 in your application.