Meteorologist / Multi-Skilled Journalist

TEGNA - Grand Rapids, MI

Part-time - Entry Level

Grand Rapids, MI

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

WZZM 13 On Your Side in Grand Rapids is seeking a dynamic and engaging Meteorologist/Multi-Skilled Journalist to join our Weather Impact Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for forecasting weather for our weekend evening and late newscasts while also reporting daily news three days each week. This role requires a passion for meteorology and the ability to effectively explain weather patterns and their impacts on the lives of our viewers. Strong communication skills are essential, as is the understanding of the importance of owning the big weather story every single day. The ideal candidate must be willing and able to engage successfully with audiences across all platforms, creating an immersive experience for viewers both on air and online. Solid experience in severe weather reporting is a must, as the candidate will be expected to cover breaking news, severe weather events, inconvenient weather conditions, and weather/climate-related stories alongside daily news coverage as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and compelling weather forecasts on multiple platforms
• Produce clean, creative, and informative graphics to tell the weather story
• Prepare and deliver severe weather updates, interrupting regular programming and streaming platforms as necessary
• Update website and engage with viewers on social media platforms daily
• Develop unique daily weather story ideas from climate change to relevant weather explainers
• Write, edit, and report on weather, breaking news and daily news content from the field or inside the newsroom
• Collaborate with the weather team to produce special reports and seasonal outlooks
• Perform other tasks as required by the news director & chief meteorologist

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Meteorology with some experience as an MSJ
• At least one year of professional meteorology and content production experience preferred
• Experience with shooting video and video editing
• Proficient at posting content to various websites and social media; computer literacy required, including weather and newsroom computer systems
• Demonstrated ability to engage audience with headlines and social media posts
• Strong understanding of AP style, including ability to rapidly edit and/or rewrite stories
• Highly motivated individual with creative and aggressive approach to driving digital and broadcast results
• Ability to work independently and multi-task confidently under tight deadlines
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including night, weekend and holiday shifts

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical plan options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
• Access to dental and eye care coverage
• Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) program with a 100% match on contributions up to the first 4% of pay
• Nine free virtual doctor's appointments with Teladoc
• 12 free annual therapy sessions with Spring Health
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit
• Nine paid holidays per year