Chief Meteorologist

KARE-TV

Minneapolis, MN, US
Base: $185,000 - $225,000 usd; bonus/equity: not s...
On-site
Daily engaging weathercast delivery
Severe weather coverage leadership
Multiplatform social media engagement
KARE-TV is seeking a Chief Meteorologist to lead its weather team and provide comprehensive weather coverage for the Minneapolis-St. Paul market. The ideal candidate will have extensive on-air experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for effective weather storytelling across multiple platforms

Job Summary

  • The Chief Meteorologist will lead a dynamic weather team to serve the Minneapolis-St. Paul market and greater Minnesota across television, mobile, and social media platforms.
  • This role requires mastering every aspect of meteorology from forecasting and graphics preparation to live reporting during severe weather events.
  • TEGNA offers comprehensive benefits including medical plans, a 401(k) with company matching, and generous paid time off.

Matching Summary

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KARE-TV is seeking a Chief Meteorologist to lead its weather team and provide comprehensive weather coverage for the Minneapolis-St. Paul market. The ideal candidate will have extensive on-air experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for effective weather storytelling across multiple platforms.

Salary

Base: $185,000 - $225,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, 401(k) match, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Daily engaging weathercast delivery
  • Severe weather coverage leadership
  • Multiplatform social media engagement
  • Weather team supervision and mentoring
  • Original weather content creation

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for telling compelling stories
  • Embracing new technology adoption
  • Community involvement and outreach
  • Strategic direction planning skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in meteorology
  • AMS Certification required
  • Minimum 8 years on-air experience
  • Demonstrated leadership experience
  • Fluency with social media platforms

Work Rights

Not specified

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