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TEGNA · 3 months ago

Meteorologist/MSJ

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$31.25/hr - $36.08/hr

2+ years exp

TEGNA Inc. is a media company that provides trusted local news and services. They are looking for a dynamic and engaging Meteorologist/MSJ to prepare and deliver accurate weather reports, cover severe weather, and produce informative news content across multiple platforms.

AdvertisingBroadcastingMarketingMedia and EntertainmentTV

H1B Sponsor Likely

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 and report from the field or inside the newsroom for weather and news

Update website and interact with viewers on social media platforms daily

Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

Make public appearances

Qualification

On-air weather experienceWeather forecastingSocial media proficiencyComputer literacyDegreeEthical decision-makingNews judgmentEffective communicationCreativity

Required

Current driver's license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations

2-5 years on-air weather experience including reporting preferred

Be proficient at posting content to various websites and social media; computer literacy required, including weather and newsroom computer systems

Must possess solid news judgment, display effective communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making skills

Bachelor's degree in journalism, Meteorology, Mass Communication, or related field

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.

Company

TEGNA

Glassdoor3.7

Tegna provides local news and services through its television stations and offers marketing solutions for businesses.

Founded in 2015

Mclean, Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.tegna.com

H1B Sponsorship

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