Meteorologist (Morning Show)
Location
Des Moines, IA | United States
Job description
The TEGNA-owned ABC affiliate in Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking an energetic, experienced, and talented Meteorologist to lead Good Morning Iowa. Des Moines is a severe weather market with numerous events to forecast, providing ample opportunities for learning and growth in a short time frame.
Local 5 is dedicated to providing top-notch weather coverage, with our "Most Accurate" weather team certified by WeatheRate for 18 years. The ideal candidate must possess a passion for excelling on significant weather days and demonstrating creativity during calmer periods.
In this role, you will play a crucial part in forecasting severe storms, tornadoes, snowstorms, blizzards, derechos, high heat, bitter cold, and flooding. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to share compelling stories highlighting the significance of weather in Central Iowa.
At Local 5, the weather remains a top priority. Whether facing severe or inconvenient weather, we are committed to keeping people safe and informed.
Responsibilities:
- Provide accurate and compelling weather forecasts on multiple platforms.
- Produce clean, creative, and informative graphics to tell the weather story.
- Reliable and punctual for morning show schedule and flexible to alter course for severe weather coverage
- Prepare and deliver severe weather updates, interrupting regular programming as necessary.
- Front stories live from the field or studio with a strong on-camera delivery and the ability to ad-lib.
- Available for public appearances to support station initiatives.
- Pitch and craft stories for WOI Local 5, WeAreIowa.com, and our streaming platform WeAreIowa+.
- Develop contacts and sources within the community to help with original weather storytelling and breaking weather reporting.
- Bachelor of Science in Meteorology.
Strong communication skills (written/oral) for on-air delivery.
- A minimum of 2 years of on-air experience is preferred.
- Demonstrates ability to provide accurate weather forecasts using the latest weather technology in a multi-platform environment.
- Proven ability to work under pressure while meeting daily assigned deadlines.
- Ability to interact productively & positively within different environments.
- Applicable knowledge of multi-platform news-gathering tools and resources.
- Must actively participate in social media.
- Knowledge of WSI preferred.
Work Environment: Office
Physical Demands: Light work
Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
Physical Demands Set: Light work: Involves sitting most of the time, walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA's OTT advertising service. For more information, visit .
EEO statement:
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. TEGNA complies with all applicable laws related to accommodations.
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