Chief Meteorologist

TEGNA • Columbus, OH

12d

About The Position

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. WBNS -TV is seeking a dynamic Chief Meteorologist who can lead our weather coverage with authority, urgency, and innovation. This role reports directly to the News Director, who oversees the station’s weather playbook and its execution. The ideal candidate is assertive in warning the community, especially during severe or inconvenient weather, and confidently declares Weather Alert Days when conditions warrant it. You must thrive in a fast-paced environment, push for continuous multi-platform weather coverage (linear, streaming, web, app, and social), and deliver weather information in modern, engaging, and impact-driven formats. We are looking for a meteorologist who values coaching, embraces receiving feedback and provides feedback to the meteorology team, and is eager to evolve beyond traditional chronological presentation styles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in meteorology; AMS Certification
• Minimum 5-7 years of on-air meteorology experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Strong communication skills (written/verbal)
• Ability to work under pressure while meeting daily assigned deadlines
• Applicable knowledge of multiplatform newsgathering tools and resources
• Fluent with social media platforms and social management tools, including Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube and other relevant media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes the station’s strategic weather coverage plan while producing and delivering engaging daily weather forecasts including original weather content for the Station’s streaming platforms, websites, app, and linear broadcasts.
• Must be assertive with warning the community to severe and inconvenient weather through declaring weather alert days and interact with the audience on all linear and digital platforms.
• Supervises the weather team, including scheduling, while providing ongoing coaching, mentorship, and regular performance feedback.
• Assists News Director with recruiting and hiring for the weather team.
• Assists News Director and news managers to develop plans for severe weather coverage.
• Leads coordination and implementation of technological advances related to graphics
• Participates in community outreach efforts including live shots and station appearances as required
• Perform other tasks as required by News Director

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees