Meteorologist/MSJ Reporter

TEGNA • Phoenix, AZ

13d

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. KPNX , the NBC affiliate in Phoenix, is seeking a dynamic Meteorologist/MSJ Reporter who can do it all—forecast weather and deliver impactful daily news, offering a unique opportunity to connect with our audience on both fronts. The ideal candidate will prepare and present accurate and engaging weather forecasts as well as report, write, shoot, and edit stories on a range of news topics, showcasing strong journalistic judgment and creativity. This ideal candidate requires someone who thrives both in the studio and in the field. They can forecast weather changes, keep the audience informed and safe and, in the field, bring authority to every news report.

Requirements

• 2-5 years on-air weather experience including reporting preferred.
• Be proficient at posting content to various websites and social media; computer literacy required, including weather and newsroom computer systems.
• Must possess solid news judgment, display effective communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, Meteorology, Mass Communication, or related field

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and compelling weather forecasts in a multi-platform environment.
• Prepare and deliver severe weather updates
• Produce clean, creative, and informative graphics to tell the weather story.
• Write and report news from the field
• Report live on breaking and developing news
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
• Create digital content (website, app, streaming, social)

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