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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days TEGNA Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 2% of TEGNA Inc.'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at TEGNA Inc.
- low 0 stale, 2 reposted of 322 open
- Hiring momentum
- 467 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Chief Meteorologist at KWES-TV Midland-Odessa will lead the weather team and be responsible for creating engaging weathercasts for various platforms. This role involves mentoring team members, interacting with the audience during severe weather, and collaborating with the News Director on strategic weather coverage and community outreach efforts. The Chief Meteorologist must also embrace new technology and develop original weather content.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of TEGNA Inc. as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in meteorology
- AMS Certification
- Minimum 3-5 years of on-air experience
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Strong communication skills (written/oral)
- Ability to work under pressure while meeting daily assigned deadlines
What you get
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and eye care coverage
- Fertility, surrogacy and adoption assistance
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) program with company match
- Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments through Teladoc
- 12 free annual therapy sessions through Spring Health
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role requires strong leadership and mentoring skills
- Emphasis on community involvement and outreach
- Potential for high-pressure situations during severe weather
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Listed by TEGNA Inc. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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