Chief Meteorologist

WATN/WLMT is searching for a Chief Meteorologist who can lead a weather team and serve the Memphis, TN market. Our next Chief Meteorologist is a dynamic leader who has mastered every aspect of meteorology, from forecasting to preparing graphics, to reporting in the field, to being an integral part of severe weather coverage reaching our community on television, mobile and social media platforms. The Chief Meteorologist must have a passion for winning severe weather in all seasons and telling a compelling weather story even on bright sunny days. They need to embrace new technology, mentoring and developing their weather team, and be willing to explore new ways to present the weather story while also being a key leader in promoting community involvement.

Responsibilities:

Works with the News Director to create and implement strategic direction for weather coverage
Builds and delivers daily engaging weathercasts for on-air and digital audiences
Supervises the weather team, including all schedules
Interacts live with fans and the audience on multiple platforms, especially during severe or inconvenient weather
Assists News Director with recruiting and hiring for the weather team
Coaches and mentors weather team with regular feedback
Works with the News Director and News Managers to develop plans for severe weather coverage
Pitches and creates original weather content for all platforms
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

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in meteorology; AMS Certification Minimum 7 years of on-air experience
Demonstrated leadership experience
Strong communication skills (written/oral)
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 and YouTube

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 TEGNAs 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 doctors 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.

EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com

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