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- Location
- KARE-TV Minneapolis
- Department
- Stations (News)
- Posted
- May 25, 2026
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Chief Meteorologist
at 12 News
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.
KARE-TV is on the hunt for a Chief
Meteorologist who can lead a weather team and serve the
Minneapolis-St. Paul market, and greater Minnesota. Our next
Chief Meteorologist is a dynamic leader who has mastered
every aspect of meteorology, from forecasting to preparing graphics, to
reporting in the field, to being an integral part of severe weather coverage
reaching our community on television, mobile and social media platforms. The
Chief Meteorologist must have a passion for winning severe
weather in all seasons and telling a compelling weather story even on bright
sunny days. They need to embrace new technology, mentoring and developing
their weather team, and be willing to explore new ways to present the weather
story while also being a key leader in promoting community
involvement.
Responsibilities:
• Works with the News
Director to create and implement strategic direction for weather coverage
•
Builds and delivers daily engaging weathercasts for on-air and digital
audiences
• Supervises the weather team, including all schedules
•
Interacts live with fans and the audience on multiple platforms, especially
during severe or inconvenient weather
• Assists News Director with
recruiting and hiring for the weather team
• Coaches and mentors weather
team with regular feedback
• Works with the News Director and News Managers
to develop plans for severe weather coverage
• Pitches and creates original
weather content for all platforms
• Leads coordination and implementation
of technological advances related to graphics
• Participates in community
outreach efforts including live shots and station appearances as required
•
Perform other tasks as required by News Director
Requirements:
• Bachelor's
degree in meteorology; AMS Certification
• Minimum 8 years of on-air
experience
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Strong communication
skills (written/oral)
• Ability to work under pressure while meeting daily
assigned deadlines
• Applicable knowledge of multiplatform newsgathering
tools and resources
• Fluent with social media platforms and social
management tools, including Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube
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
Recruiting Fraud Alert:
To all candidates: your
personal information and online safety are important to us. Only TEGNA
Recruiters or Hiring Managers will reach out to you regarding consideration of
your application or background. Communications with TEGNA employees will
either come from a TEGNA email address with a domain of tegna.com or one of
our affiliate station domains.
Recruiters or Hiring
Managers will never request payments, ask for financial account information or
sensitive information such as social security numbers.