Lead Weather Anchor & Live Forecast Presenter

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; South Dakota; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Meteorologist to forecast weather conditions and produce and anchor weather reports for all platforms. You will present content in a clear, engaging manner for news consumers and work with the weather team on comprehensive coverage.

You will respond to severe weather events, write weather stories, and participate in public appearances. A Bachelor's in Meteorology and at least five years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum five years' experience in weather reporting or anchoring.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Experience guiding and mentoring others.
• Proficiency with office equipment and computing devices.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong understanding of meteorology and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms.
• Ensures weather content meets standards for integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers weather stories clearly and concisely.
• Assists in writing, editing, researching and coordinating weather programming.
• Responds to breaking weather events and urgent newsroom situations.
• Develops comprehensive weather coverage with the weather team.
• Participates in promotional activities and public appearances.
• Writes web stories detailing the local forecast daily.

Skills

Strong communication

On-air presence

Forecasting expertise

Mentoring/leadership

Office equipment proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field

Tools

Office equipment proficiency

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Meteorologist to forecast weather conditions and produce and anchor weather reports for all platforms. You will present content in a clear, engaging manner for news consumers and work with the weather team on comprehensive coverage.

You will respond to severe weather events, write weather stories, and participate in public appearances. A Bachelor's in Meteorology and at least five years of experience are required.