Morning Meteorologist

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

WUSA9 in Washington, D.C. is seeking an energetic, dynamic, and highly engaging Meteorologist to join our powerhouse WUSA9 Mornings team. This is a signature on-air role in one of the country’s most competitive and weather-sensitive markets. We’re looking for a proven communicator with a track record of connecting with audiences on all platforms.
The ideal candidate is a vibrant storyteller, a strong scientist, and a multi-platform performer who understands how to serve viewers wherever they are. You thrive in fast-paced morning news, know how to create moments that break through, and bring an authentic, warm personality that viewers wake up wanting to watch.
Our next meteorologist is a self-starter who embraces new technology, you edit your own mobile shorts, experiment with innovative presentation styles, and can translate complex weather into clear, actionable information. You’ll work collaboratively with our team to plan big coverage moments, explainers, and daily content that elevates the WUSA9 brand.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and deliver accurate, engaging, and conversation-starting forecasts across all platforms—linear, streaming, mobile, digital, and social.
• Provide urgent, authoritative severe weather coverage, including live cut-ins and extended coverage when necessary.
• Produce clean, creative, visually compelling graphics that help viewers understand what to expect and why it matters.
• Report from the field and the newsroom assigned, elevating weather stories that impact the DMV.
• Collaborate daily with producers, anchors, and the weather team to plan morning content, explainers, and big event coverage.
• Update the WUSA9 app, website, and social platforms with timely forecasts, videos, and viewer engagement posts.
• Fill in on other shifts as needed.
• Participate in community events and represent WUSA9 with professionalism and enthusiasm.
• Perform additional special projects or duties as assigned.
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Requirements:
• BA/BS degree in Meteorology, Geoscience, Atmospheric Science, or related field.
• NWA and/or AMS Seal.
• 8–10 years of on-air meteorology experience in a large market preferred.
• Proven ability to engage and grow audiences on social and digital platforms.
• Proficiency with weather systems, newsroom computer systems, and digital content management tools.
• Strong communication skills—clear, conversational, authentic, and viewer-focused.

Pay Range
$185,000—$215,000 USD

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 [email protected]

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