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Chief Meteorologist

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tegnainc logoTegnainc · Kare-tv Minneapolis
$185K–$225K/yrFull-timeOn-site2w ago
ForecastingLeadershipLinearMentoring
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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 8 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
  • Pay Range
  • $185,000 - $225,000 USD

Benefits

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.EEO statement :Recruiting Fraud Alert:To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of your appHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid time off

Additional Information

About TEGNA 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. KARE-TV is on the hunt for a Chief Meteorologist who can lead a weather team and serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul market , and greater Minnesota. 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.

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