Freelance Meteorologist
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Job Location:
Columbus, NE - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 than100 million people monthly across the web mobile apps streaming and linear television. Together we are building a sustainable future for local news.
WBNS the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Columbus Ohio is seeking a Freelance Meteorologist to join our weather team on an as-needed basis including holidays vacations and major weather events.
Were looking for a dynamic engaging and dependable weather communicator who can deliver accurate forecasts cover breaking weather and connect with viewers across all platforms. You should be equally comfortable in the Weather Center and in the field delivering the kind of storytelling and context that helps viewers plan their lives and stay safe.
The ideal candidate embraces innovation thrives under pressure and can step into our Inform Inspire Impact mission by translating complex weather data into clear compelling information. Youll be part of a collaborative team that values accuracy creativity and community connection.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and deliver accurate engaging weather forecasts across broadcast digital and streaming platforms.
- Provide live updates and severe weather coverage including cut-ins and extended segments as needed.
- Produce creative and informative graphics that help audiences understand weather trends and threats.
- Communicate with producers anchors and digital teams to ensure consistent real-time updates.
- Write and post web stories and updates to the 10tv app and social media.
- Engage with viewers online through interactive and social tools to enhance audience trust and loyalty.
- Occasionally report from the field during weather or environmental stories.
- Maintain professionalism and accuracy under tight deadlines and changing conditions.
- Other duties as assigned by the News Director.
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Meteorology Atmospheric Science or related field.
- 35 years of on-air meteorology experience in a commercial television newsroom.
- Proven ability to cover breaking weather with clarity urgency and authority.
- NWA or AMS Seal strongly preferred.
- Proficient with WSI/Max or similar weather graphics systems.
- Strong social media and digital content creation skills.
- Excellent on-camera presentation and live communication abilities.
- Must be flexible reliable and available for holiday weekend and fill-in shifts at short notice.
- Valid drivers license and ability to operate a news vehicle safely.
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 TEGNAs 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 doctors 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.
EEO statement:
TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We areproud to be an equal opportunity employer hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. We value and consider applications from all qualified candidates without regard to actual or perceived race color religion national origin sex gender age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation gender identity or expression family responsibilities disability medical condition enrollment in college or vocational school political affiliation military or veteran status citizenship status genetic information or any other basis protected by federal state or local law. TEGNA will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilitiesin accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application please email
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Key Skills
- English
- Cathodic
- Communication
- Journalism
- Arbitration Law
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