Evening Weather Anchor & Field Reporter

Nexstar Media Group; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group in Utica, New York is seeking a Meteorologist to anchor the evening weather on-air. You will maintain a digital and social media presence while providing weather forecasts during our newscasts.

Responsibilities include field reporting, producing weather packages and vosots, writing web forecasts, and engaging with viewers across platforms. A Bachelor's in Meteorology and at least three years of forecasting experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Minimum three years' weather reporting/anchoring.
• Strong on-air presence.
• Ability to guide, mentor or coach others.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms.
• Maintains digital and social media presence while delivering forecasts during newscasts.
• Writes and delivers weather stories clearly and concisely.
• Assists in weather programming and other content.
• Responds to breaking and severe weather events as required.
• Works with the weather team to develop comprehensive coverage.
• Participates in promotional activities and public appearances.
• Performs special projects as assigned.
• Writes web stories detailing the local forecast daily.
• Interacts with viewers on social media.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Weather reporting experience

On-air presence

Mentoring others

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Job description

Nexstar Media Group in Utica, New York is seeking a Meteorologist to anchor the evening weather on-air. You will maintain a digital and social media presence while providing weather forecasts during our newscasts.

Responsibilities include field reporting, producing weather packages and vosots, writing web forecasts, and engaging with viewers across platforms. A Bachelor's in Meteorology and at least three years of forecasting experience are required.