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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.

WZZM 13 On Your Side in Grand Rapids has a full-time opening for a Meteorologist/Multiskilled Journalist to join our team.

As a meteorologist you will anchor the weather for weekend shows and other various newscasts. You will be responsible for preparing and delivering accurate weather reports on-air and online in a conversational manner. You will also be an integral part of the weather team in severe weather coverage. This includes tracking storms using the latest technology and/or reporting live from the field. You will also create original content for our FOX 61 streaming platform.

As an MSJ you will create compelling content for all 13 On Your Side platforms from TV to digital platforms to social media. The successful candidate will have experience shooting writing and editing assigned stories under deadline and presenting stories in a captivating and authentic manner.

Responsibilities:
Develop story ideas write shoot and edit news stories for on-air streaming
Write in an exciting captivating and authentic manner
Enterprise original news and weather content for our streaming platform
Deliver on-air weather forecasts and events in an engaging compelling and accurate manner
Pitch work-ahead stories and coordinate with a team to develop a plan for impact
Strong social media skills including an active news hound presence on Facebook and Instagram
Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
Present the weather in our weekend newscasts and as needed on other shifts
Provide accurate and compelling weather forecasts on multiple platforms
Prepare and deliver severe weather updates interrupting regular programming as necessary
Update website and engage with viewers on social media platforms daily
Work in the field on special projects and other duties as assigned
Make public appearances and attend community events
Operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations

Requirements:
Degree in Meteorology and/or Broadcast Journalism with demonstrated weather experience or equivalent experience as a television weather on-air talent
Understanding of the principles of professional journalism
Experience in photojournalism video editing and content management systems
Strong social media skills
Knowledge of ENPS Edius and Axis graphics a plus
Ability to calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends early mornings and holidays
Fill in for Meteorologists on various days and shifts to cover vacation and time off
Provide forecast information to the stations website social media and news ticker as required

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:

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