Digital-First Meteorologist & Weather Anchor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozarks First in Springfield, MO is seeking a full-time Meteorologist to join our weather team. You will deliver accurate, engaging forecasts across TV, web, social media, and our streaming app, using modern graphics to visualize data and tell the weather story with clarity.

You’ll track severe weather, explain meteorology in simple terms, and produce weather content for Ozarks First+ and ozarksfirst.com. The role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends during storms and a personable,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in meteorology or atmospheric sciences.
• 1–2 years of on‑air television weather experience preferred.
• Proficiency with modern weather graphics systems (e.g., WSI/The Weather Company).
• AMS or NWA seal of approval is highly desirable.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours during severe weather.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multi-platform weather forecasts for TV, web, social media and streaming.
• Own the weather story by tracking severe storms and daily hazards.
• Explain meteorology clearly to viewers and engage with the community.
• Provide urgent, calm on‑air coverage during severe weather events.
• Produce weather content for Ozarks First+, ozarksfirst.com, and social channels.

Skills

On-air meteorology

Broadcast storytelling

Weather graphics

Digital storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology or atmospheric sciences

Tools

WSI / The Weather Company

Job description

Ozarks First in Springfield, MO is seeking a full-time Meteorologist to join our weather team. You will deliver accurate, engaging forecasts across TV, web, social media, and our streaming app, using modern graphics to visualize data and tell the weather story with clarity.

You’ll track severe weather, explain meteorology in simple terms, and produce weather content for Ozarks First+ and ozarksfirst.com. The role requires flexibility for evenings and weekends during storms and a personable,