Evening Meteorologist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement savings plan with company match

Career path for professional growth

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is looking for an Evening Meteorologist to join our weather team in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This role is perfect for a passionate storyteller who thrives on connecting with viewers and making complex forecasts relatable.

You will produce and present engaging weather reports, collaborate with newsroom staff, and contribute to community engagement. The ideal candidate will have a degree in meteorology and proven on-air experience.

Annual salary starts at $75,000, with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• A degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or related field.
• Proven on-air experience delivering weathercasts that connect and engage.
• Familiarity with the latest forecasting tools and digital weather platforms.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present engaging, accurate weather and news reports.
• Write and deliver weather stories in a clear, conversational style.
• Collaborate with producers, anchors, and newsroom staff for evening coverage.
• Bring energy and creativity to storytelling.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Storytelling

Team-first attitude

Familiarity with forecasting tools

Meteorological knowledge

Education

Degree in meteorology or atmospheric science

Tools

Latest forecasting tools

Digital weather platforms

Job description

Are you the kind of person who lights up the screen with your passion for weather storytelling? We're looking for a fun, engaging Evening Meteorologist to join our weather team in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on connecting with viewers, making complex forecasts relatable, and helping audiences prepare for what's ahead tomorrow and through the night. If you love storytelling, severe weather coverage, and keeping a community informed during critical moments, we want you on our team.

Duties:

• Produce and present engaging, accurate weather and occasional news reports across all platforms.
• Write and deliver weather stories in a clear, conversational, and approachable style, not over-the-top, but full of warmth and authenticity.
• Ensure all weather and news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Collaborate with producers, anchors, and newsroom staff to create compelling and informative evening coverage.
• Bring energy and creativity to storytelling whether it's sunshine or snow, you make viewers care about what's happening outside.

Requirements and Skills:

• A degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or related field.
• Proven on-air experience delivering weathercasts that connect and engage.
• Strong communication and storytelling skills - you make the science relatable.
• A positive, team-first attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
• Familiarity with the latest forecasting tools and digital weather platforms.
• Strong understanding of the field of Meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

You'll join a passionate, collaborative newsroom team that believes local news should feel personal, not formulaic. Every day, you'll help viewers stay informed, prepared, and connected to their community - and have some fun while doing it. If you love the weather, love the people who live in it, and love bringing great storytelling to the screen, we'd love to meet you.

COMPENSATION RANGE:

Annual Salary: $75,000+ commensurate with experience

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:

• A career path to grow your professional experiences
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.