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KPNX, the Tegna owned NBC affiliate in Phoenix, AZ is looking for an experienced and engaging Meteorologist to join our morning team and forecast in one of the most dynamic climates in the country. This meteorologist will alert and prepare our TV and digital audience for everything from extreme heat and dust storms to snowstorms and Monsoon. We are looking for a team player who can help with every aspect of meteorology including forecasting, preparing graphics, producing weather explainers and reporting in the field and be ready to go live at any moment with wall-to-wall severe weather coverage. The ideal candidate must embrace new technology, be creative and live up to the 12News brand - “Dedicated to Journalism. Dedicated to You” - on broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
LIVING IN PHOENIX
Phoenix is the country’s fifth largest city and is a fast moving and dynamic news market. As far as lifestyle, the Phoenix area is filled with beautiful nature, resorts, golf, hiking, home to major concert tours and professional sports teams. A short drive from the desert and you are in pine forests, red rocks, historic towns and mountains with winter skiing just a short drive away.
Responsibilities:
Provide accurate and compelling weather forecasts in a multi-platform environment
Prepare and deliver severe weather updates, interrupting regular programming as necessary.
Produce clean, creative and informative graphics to tell the weather story
Fill in on other shifts when necessary.
Write online articles and report from the field or inside the newsroom
Update website and interact with viewers on social media platforms daily
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
BA/BS degree in Meteorology, Geoscience or Atmospheric Science.
3- 5 YEARS on-air meteorology experience required
Knowledge of WSI necessary
Be proficient at posting content to various websites and social media; computer literacy required, including weather and newsroom computer systems
Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, and fill-in when necessary
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
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.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Temporary
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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