Bilingual Meteorologist - TV & Digital Weather Specialist

Nexstar Media; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media's KSNW TV in Wichita, KS seeks a Meteorologist to anchor weather for TV and digital platforms, focusing on severe weather in Tornado Alley and bilingual Spanish capabilities for Telemundo duties.

A BS in Meteorology or equivalent is required, with at least two years of broadcast meteorology experience. AMS/CBM and/or NWA seal preferred. Strong forecasting and on-air presence essential for cross-platform coverage.

Qualifications

• BS in Meteorology or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two years of professional broadcast meteorology experience required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) encouraged for Telemundo duties; English fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Anchors weathercasts for TV and digital platforms.
• Forecasts and prepares weather products across platforms.
• Anchors severe weather coverage and produces special content as required.
• Develops content for social media, podcasts and other digital platforms.
• Engages with the community and represents the station publicly.

Skills

Forecasting

Radar interpretation

On-air presence

Digital content creation

Community engagement

Education

BS in Meteorology

AMS/CBM and/or NWA seal (preferred)

Tools

Baron systems

Job description

Nexstar Media's KSNW TV in Wichita, KS seeks a Meteorologist to anchor weather for TV and digital platforms, focusing on severe weather in Tornado Alley and bilingual Spanish capabilities for Telemundo duties.

A BS in Meteorology or equivalent is required, with at least two years of broadcast meteorology experience. AMS/CBM and/or NWA seal preferred. Strong forecasting and on-air presence essential for cross-platform coverage.