Meteorologist​/MSJ

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.

Meteorologist/MSJ

A dynamic and engaging meteorologist/MSJ is needed to join our passionate team. The role covers news and weather on-air and online, preparing and delivering accurate weather reports in a conversational manner. The candidate will assist with all aspects of meteorology—forecasting, graphic preparation, field reporting—and contribute to severe weather coverage across TV, online, and social media. The position also seeks a multi‑skilled journalist who can write, shoot, and edit to produce memorable content on all platforms.

Required:

Current driver’s license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle.

• 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.

• 2‑5 years on‑air weather experience, including reporting preferred.
• Proficiency at posting content to various websites and social media; computer literacy required, including weather and newsroom computer systems.
• Must possess solid news judgment, effective communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision‑making skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, meteorology, mass communication, or related field.

$31.25‑$36.08 USD per hour.

TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits designed to safeguard the physical, mental, and financial health of employees and their families. Medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for full‑time and part‑time staff, dental and eye care coverage, fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance, disability and life insurance. Our 401(k) program allows employees to contribute 1%‑80% of pay pre‑tax, with company matching up to 4% fully vested from day one.

All employees receive nine free virtual doctor appointments with Teladoc and 12 free therapy sessions with Spring Health. Paid Time Off and nine paid holidays per year are also provided.

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to any protected characteristic. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, email

Only TEGNA Recruiters or Hiring Managers will contact you regarding your application. Communications will come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of  or an affiliate station domain. Recruiters or Hiring Managers will never request payments, financial account information, or social security numbers.