Meteorologist

Job Description

KFSM, the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate in Fayetteville-Fort Smith, AR, is looking for a dynamic and engaging Meteorologist to join our weekday morning team. This meteorologist will experience a range of forecast challenges – from severe weather to winter storms and extreme temperatures. We are looking for a team player who can tell a comprehensive weather story and help lead severe weather coverage on TV, streaming and other digital platforms. This position entails forecasting, creating graphics, and producing original content. The ideal candidate is creative, embraces new technology and has a passion for streaming.

Living in Fayetteville: Our station is located in booming Northwest Arkansas, a vibrant and rapidly growing region that offers an exceptional quality of life. With its beautiful landscapes, mountain biking trails and clear lakes, outdoor enthusiasts will find endless opportunities for adventure. The area combines small-town charm with big-city amenities. It's home to a thriving arts and culture scene, world-class dining, and great schools.

Responsibilities:
• Provide accurate and compelling weather forecasts in a multi-platform environment
• Prepare and deliver severe weather updates, interrupting regular programming as necessary.
• Produce clean, creative, and informative graphics to tell the weather story
• Fill in on other shifts when necessary.
• Update website, produce streaming-specific forecasts, and interact with viewers on social media platforms daily
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Make public appearances

Requirements:
• BA/BS degree in Meteorology, Geoscience, or Atmospheric Science.
• 2+ years on-air meteorology experience required
• Proficiency in posting content to various websites and social media; computer literacy required, including weather and newsroom computer systems
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, and fill-in when necessary
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment

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 TEGNA's 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 doctor's 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.

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