Meteorologist/MSJ

Understanding of the principles of professional journalism

Experience in photojournalism, video editing and content management systems

Knowledge of ENPS, Edius and Axis graphics a plus

Provide forecast information to the station’s website, social media and news ticker as required

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.

Develop story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news stories for on-air, streaming on NewsWest 9+ and newswest9.com

Enterprise original news and weather content for our streaming platform

Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, compelling, and accurate manner

Provide accurate and compelling weather forecasts on multiple platforms

Prepare and deliver severe weather updates, interrupting regular programming as necessary

Update website and engage with viewers on social media platforms daily

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.

NewsWest 9

has a full-time opening for a

Meteorologist/Multiskilled Journalist

to join our team.

As a meteorologist, you will anchor the weather for weekend shows and other newscasts. You will be responsible for preparing and delivering accurate weather reports on-air and online in a conversational manner. You will also be an integral part of the weather team in severe weather coverage. This includes tracking storms using the latest technology and/or reporting live from the field. You will also create original content for our NewsWest 9+ streaming platform. As an MSJ, you will create compelling content for all NewsWest 9 platforms, from TV to digital platforms to social media. The successful candidate will have experience finding, developing and pitching quality news stories every day; shooting, writing, and editing assigned stories under deadline pressure; and presenting stories in a captivating and authentic manner.