Meteorologist

WATN, the TEGNA owned ABC affiliate station in Memphis, TN is looking for dynamic storm specialist to join our experienced crew at ABC24 News as a Meteorologist.

The Mid-South is a major severe weather market with no shortage of events to forecast, cover and help our viewers in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas stay safe.

ABC24 is committed to winning weather coverage with our "No-hype" weather brand. Weather is incredibly important at ABC24, and we have a team of experts we are looking to enhance.

The ideal candidate for this position must have a passion for winning on big weather days and getting creative when the weather is calm. You'll be able to be a part of forecasting severe weather, ice and snow, extreme heat, flooding but also tell incredible stories of the importance of weather. You will also pitch and generate weather-related stories for ABC24/CW30abc, 24.com and our streaming platform 24+, while embracing social media tools for expanding weather coverage and storytelling.

Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate and compelling weather forecasts on multiple platforms

• Produce clean, creative, and informative graphics to tell the weather story

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

• Front stories live from the field or studio with a strong on-camera delivery and the ability to ad-lib

• Pitch and craft stories for ABC24/CW30, abc24.com, and our streaming platform 24+

• Develop contacts and sources within the community to help with original weather storytelling and breaking weather reporting

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Meteorology.

• Strong communication skills (written/oral) for on-air delivery.

• Minimum of 1 year of on-air experience is preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to provide accurate weather forecasts using the latest weather technology in a multi-platform environment.

• Proven ability to work under pressure while meeting daily assigned deadlines

• Ability to interact productively & positively within different environments

• Applicable knowledge of multi-platform news gathering tools and resources

• Must actively participate in social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

• Knowledge of WSI preferred

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 receive nine free virtual doctor's appointments with a physician through Teladoc, and 12 annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician for themselves and each of their family members through Spring Health.

TEGNA's Paid Time Off (PTO) program begins with 15 days of PTO for full-time employees, and nine paid holidays.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

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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