Bilingual Meteorologist for TV & Digital Forecasting

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Meteorologist for KSNW TV in Wichita, KS. The ideal candidate will anchor weather content across TV and digital platforms and provide Spanish-language forecasting for our Telemundo station, with strong radar skills and a positive on-air presence.

Required BS in Meteorology or equivalent, at least two years of broadcast meteorology experience, and AMS/CBM or NWA seal preferred. Bar on systems knowledge is a plus; bilingual Spanish is encouraged.

Qualifications

• BS in Meteorology or equivalent
• AMS/CBM and/or NWA Seal preferred
• Minimum of two years of professional broadcast meteorology experience
• Fluent in English; bilingual Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

• Forecasts and prepares weather products across all platforms, including television and digital platforms
• Anchors weathercasts on KSN and affiliated newscasts; Telemundo newscasts for bilinguals
• Anchors severe weather coverage and produces special content as required for severe weather
• Actively develops content for social media, podcasts and other digital platforms to inform and engage viewers and grow audience
• Plays an active and visible role in the community

Skills

Forecasting skill

Doppler radar interpretation

On-air presentation

Digital content creation

Team leadership

English fluency

Bilingual Spanish (a plus)

Education

BS in Meteorology or equivalent

AMS/CBM and/or NWA Seal preferred

Tools

Baron systems

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Meteorologist for KSNW TV in Wichita, KS. The ideal candidate will anchor weather content across TV and digital platforms and provide Spanish-language forecasting for our Telemundo station, with strong radar skills and a positive on-air presence.

Required BS in Meteorology or equivalent, at least two years of broadcast meteorology experience, and AMS/CBM or NWA seal preferred. Bar on systems knowledge is a plus; bilingual Spanish is encouraged.