Meteorologist

Job Description

Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
WUSA9 in Washington, DC is looking for a dynamic and engaging Meteorologist to join our extraordinary team. The ideal candidate prepares and delivers accurate weather reports on-air and online primarily for our weekend audiences. A WUSA9 meteorologist has the ability to gather and analyze information to inform audiences about dangerous weather.
We are looking for a team player who can also execute by telling powerful stories about the environment and delivering memorable moments happening live in our community. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who loves to be both in the weather center and out capturing the best of the DMV.
The ideal candidate embraces new technology and is willing to explore new ways to present the weather story. As a key member of the WX department, the ideal candidate is a team player who participates in brainstorming and planning for future shows, including important weather events and explainers.
Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations are required.

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
Requirements:
• BA/BS degree in Meteorology, Geoscience or Atmospheric Science.
• NWA/AMS Seal preferred
• 5-7 YEARS on-air meteorology experience required
• Be proficient at posting content to various websites and social media; computer literacy required, including weather and newsroom computer systems
Pay Range
$45 - $52 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-wpxm0k-216-73-216-86-42 in your application.