Multi-Market Meteorologist

Job Description

Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.
TEGNA is seeking a full-time Meteorologist to provide expert weather coverage across multiple TEGNA television markets. This is a high-impact role supporting both traditional broadcasts and digital streaming platforms with accurate, engaging, and timely forecasts.
Operating from one of our TEGNA stations (location negotiable), you'll collaborate with local teams to deliver localized weather presentations to diverse audiences. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in severe and regional weather patterns, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is confident working across a variety of platforms and locations.
This role also provides backup support during vacations, PTO, and severe weather events, serving as a key resource for local meteorologists and station teams. Scheduling flexibility is essential, including availability on mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities:
• Deliver accurate, compelling weather forecasts across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
• Support severe weather coverage and fill-in needs across multiple TEGNA markets.
• Provide coverage across a range of shifts, including mornings, evenings, and weekends, as needed throughout the year.
• Apply deep knowledge of regional geography and weather dynamics to deliver localized forecasts quickly and effectively.
• Create engaging weather explainers and feature content that educates and informs viewers.
• Contribute to the evolution of our digital and streaming platforms with innovative content and ideas.
• Collaborate with other meteorologists and content teams across TEGNA to share insights, resources, and best practices.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of on-air meteorology experience.
• Proven expertise in a wide range of severe weather conditions, including tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, snowstorms, and extreme cold.
• AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) or equivalent certification.
• Proficiency with weather graphics systems (The Weather Company/WSI) and digital publishing tools.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks under deadline pressure.
• Experience posting content to websites and social media; familiarity with newsroom and weather computer systems.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to cover major weather events or support other stations.
What We Offer:
• Access to advanced weather technology and resources.
• Opportunity to serve a broad audience across a variety of markets.
• A platform to showcase storytelling, creativity, and technical forecasting skills.
• Collaborative team culture and support across TEGNA stations.
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-86624m-216-73-216-180-42 in your application.