Chief Meteorologist

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. 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 than 100 million people monthly across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news.

FOX43/WPMT is looking for an experienced, innovative Chief Meteorologist to lead our weather coverage across Central Pennsylvania.

Our next Chief Meteorologist will be a strong meteorologist, communicator and newsroom leader who understands what weather means to the people we serve — from winter storms and ice to severe thunderstorms, flooding, extreme heat and rapidly changing conditions. This person will lead a weather team that delivers accurate, compelling and useful information across FOX43 News, FOX43.com, FOX43+, streaming, mobile, social media and emerging platforms. This is a leadership position for someone who wants to own weather coverage, elevate our forecasting, develop meteorologists and help FOX43 continue to be the station Central Pennsylvania turns to when weather matters most. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable forecasting in the weather center, leading coverage during a major storm, appearing live in the field, engaging with viewers on social media and helping develop new ways to tell the weather story.

Responsibilities
Work closely with the News Director and newsroom leadership to develop and execute FOX43's overall weather strategy across broadcast, digital, streaming, mobile and social platforms.
Lead and oversee the FOX43 weather team, including scheduling, coaching, performance feedback and professional development.
Build a consistent, accurate and compelling weather presentation that serves viewers across York, Lancaster, Harrisburg, Lebanon, Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin and surrounding Central Pennsylvania communities.
Lead FOX43's coverage of severe and high-impact weather, including winter storms, ice, flooding, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, extreme heat and other significant weather events.
Develop weather coverage plans and communicate expectations to the newsroom before, during and after major weather events.
Be a visible and trusted weather authority for the FOX43 audience, particularly during disruptive or dangerous weather.
Create original weather content that goes beyond the forecast and helps viewers understand how weather affects their lives, families, commutes, schools, businesses and communities.
Expand the weather brand across FOX43+, streaming, FOX43.com, mobile, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and other social platforms.
Embrace emerging technology, data, graphics and forecasting tools to improve the way FOX43 tells the weather story.
Work with newsroom leaders and producers to ensure weather coverage is timely, accurate and appropriately prioritized across all platforms.
Recruit, hire, coach and develop meteorologists and other weather team members in partnership with the News Director.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement within the weather team and newsroom.
Represent FOX43 at community events, station appearances, schools and other outreach opportunities.
Participate in breaking news and major-event coverage as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the News Director.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or a related field.
AMS Seal or equivalent professional certification preferred.
At least 3-5 years of professional on-air meteorology experience, with significant experience covering severe or high-impact weather.
Demonstrated leadership, coaching or management experience preferred.
Strong on-camera, writing and communication skills.
Proven ability to make sound editorial decisions and remain calm and effective under pressure.
Strong understanding of multiplatform newsgathering and content production.
Experience using modern weather graphics, radar, forecasting and digital weather tools.
Strong social media skills and experience creating content for platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and X.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours during significant weather events.
A passion for serving the Central Pennsylvania community and helping audiences understand not just what the weather will be, but what it means for them.

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.

EEO statement:

TEGNA Inc. is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are proud 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 disabilities in accordance with applicable law. If you are in need of an accommodation in order to submit your application, please email askhr@tegna.com 

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