A Houston meteorologist said she was fired from KRPC-TV last week after a viral Instagram post in which she criticized the station, complained that traffic reporting had been overlooked for Emmy Awards and accused the newsroom of tolerating poor workplace standards."No longer with KPRC — and for that, I’m truly grateful.Maybe you’ve read the headlines?" Brittany Begley said, according to Chron.Brittany Begley, 44, confirmed her departure from the NBC affiliate in a Wednesday Instagram post after her earlier comments drew national attention.
She told the Houston Chronicle that she was fired and said she did not agree with how weekend scheduling had been handled."I do disagree with how the weekends were handled after several attempts to make it better for all," she said.Begley said traffic reporting was overlooked for Emmy recognition in the markets where she worked before joining KPRC.(Getty Images)KATIE COURIC ADMITS BARI WEISS HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO FIRE SCOTT PELLEY AFTER CBS CLASHBegley’s departure came less than three weeks after a June 7 Instagram post in which she said she felt worn down by the industry and frustrated by what she viewed as a lack of recognition for her work."Sorry, but I’m tired of coming home to an empty refrigerator," she said.In the post, Begley said traffic reporters were often overlooked despite covering wrecks, road closures and other information tied to public safety."Never won an Emmy because the markets I worked in never thought traffic reporting was worthy of one," Begley said.Brittany Begley said she was fired from KPRC after her Instagram post criticizing the Houston station drew attention online.
(Getty Images)EMMY-AWARD WINNING JOURNALIST ALLEGEDLY HID CAMERAS IN TV STATION DRESSING ROOMS, POLICE SAYShe said the experience left her questioning whether the industry valued her work, while arguing that she still believed she had taken a stand."After the pandemic, I told myself that when I die, at least I’ll know I stood ...