Dynamic Broadcast Meteorologist – Severe Weather Expert

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX4 Kansas City seeks an experienced meteorologist to join a dynamic weather team. You will deliver accurate forecasts across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms, showcasing strong forecasting skills and engaging storytelling.

You will thrive during severe weather coverage and engage communities wherever they consume content. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Meteorology with at least three years on-air experience, superb communication, and the ability to adapt to fast-changing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a closely related field.
• Minimum three years on-air broadcast meteorology experience.
• Proven expertise in severe-weather forecasting and live coverage.
• Strong communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.
• Strong digital skills across multiplatform weather coverage.
• Experience creating content for broadcast, streaming, web, mobile, and social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms clearly and engagingly.
• Contributes content across broadcast, digital, streaming, mobile, and social platforms.
• Creates weather content for digital and social platforms using video capture and editing tools.
• Develops comprehensive weather coverage with the weather team and storytelling opportunities.
• Connects with viewers using social media and audience engagement tools.
• Writes digital content detailing forecasts, trends, and significant events.
• Collaborates with newsroom and digital teams on weather enterprise stories.

Skills

Broadcast meteorology

Severe weather forecasting

Digital media skills

On-air presentation

Ad lib ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Tools

Video editing

Content management systems

Social media tools

Job description

FOX4 Kansas City seeks an experienced meteorologist to join a dynamic weather team. You will deliver accurate forecasts across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms, showcasing strong forecasting skills and engaging storytelling.

You will thrive during severe weather coverage and engage communities wherever they consume content. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Meteorology with at least three years on-air experience, superb communication, and the ability to adapt to fast-changing