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TEGNA's WOI KCWI-TV Des Moines is seeking a dynamic, entry-level Meteorologist/MSJ to deliver accurate, conversational weather storytelling across TV, web and social platforms. The role requires forecasting, producing weather graphics, field reporting, severe weather coverage and audience engagement while collaborating with the newsroom and weather team.

Skills

  • BA/BS in Meteorology, Geoscience or Atmospheric Science
  • 0-1 years on-air meteorology experience
  • Proficiency posting content to websites and social platforms
  • Computer literate with experience using weather and newsroom systems
  • Ability to create weather graphics and use graphic software
  • Comfortable reporting from the field and on-camera delivery
  • Strong severe weather awareness and alerting capability
  • Team player who embraces new technology and storytelling methods

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and deliver accurate, compelling weather forecasts across TV, web and social platforms
  • Provide severe weather updates and interrupt programming when necessary
  • Produce clean, creative and informative weather graphics
  • Report from the field and write weather content for broadcasts and digital
  • Update station website and engage with viewers on social media daily
  • Fill in on other shifts and participate in special projects
  • Collaborate with WX department on brainstorming and show planning
  • Make public appearances representing the station when requested

Education

  • BA/BS degree in Meteorology, Geoscience or Atmospheric Science

Benefits

  • Medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield (medical, dental, vision)
  • Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) with company match (100% match on first 4% of pay), immediate vesting
  • Access to Teladoc (virtual doctor visits) and Spring Health (therapy)
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) and nine paid holidays per year
  • Some roles may receive benefits under collective bargaining agreements
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Tegna Inc. is an American publicly traded broadcast, digital media and marketing services company headquartered in Tysons, Virginia. It was created on June 29, 2015, when the Gannett Company split into two publicly traded companies.

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