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Weekend Meteorologist
TEGNA
Macon, GA, United States
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Job Description
WMAZ-TV in Macon/Warner Robins, Georgia has an immediate opening for a Weekend Meteorologist. The right candidate will have strong communication skills, an engaging personality, and a love of weather forecasting. You must have a passion for winning severe weather and telling a compelling weather story with creative graphics even on bright sunny days. We enjoy all four seasons and handle our share of tornadoes, hurricanes, tropical storms, and flash flooding. You’ll have to thrive in a competitive environment and love wall-to-wall weather coverage. This is not just an on-air job. You’ll be responsible for engaging our viewers on all of our digital and social media platforms as well. The applicant needs to embrace new technology and be willing to explore new ways to present the weather story. Community involvement is required including talent appearances.
Job Requirements
Job Requirements:
One year of on-air weather experience is preferred, along with a college degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, journalism, or a related field. An AMS or NWA seal is desired.
• Must have knowledge of weather forecasting, computer display systems such as Weather Central or WSI.
• Qualified candidates must have knowledge of high powered radar data in communicating information about active storm systems.
• Must be able to update web and social weather information.
• Ability to stream weather video and weathercast preferred.
• Must handle multiple weather forecasting platforms including television, web, radio, newspaper and mobile-cast.
• Must have a positive attitude and ability to work with others in a changing industry.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 47 television stations and two radio stations in 39 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. It is the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of all television households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50 million adults on-air and approximately 35 million across its digital platforms. TEGNA has been consistently honored with the industry’s top awards, including Edward R. Murrow, George Polk, Alfred I. DuPont and Emmy Awards. TEGNA delivers results for advertisers through unparalleled and innovative solutions including OTT local advertising network Premion, centralized marketing resource Hatch, and G/O Digital, a one-stop shop for local businesses to connect with consumers through digital marketing. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions.
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We encourage and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, enrollment in college or vocational school, political affiliation, veteran status or genetic information.