Meteorologist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

401(k)

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Denver, CO is seeking an experienced Meteorologist to join the Pinpoint Weather Team at KDVR Fox 31 Denver and KWGN/Colorado’s CW 2.

The ideal candidate will anchor weathercasts on linear and digital platforms, report live in all weather conditions, and craft engaging forecasts with creative graphics.

This role requires a college degree in meteorology, AMS/NWA credentials preferred, and a flexible schedule including on-call shifts; US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science preferred.
• AMS and/or NWA certification helpful.
• Three years experience as a Broadcast Meteorologist.
• Must be able to work flexible/on-call schedules.
• US work authorization required.

Responsibilities

• Anchor weathercasts on linear and digital platforms.
• Anchor streaming weather programs and provide custom forecasts.
• Extended live weather coverage.
• Contribute to partner radio stations.
• Live or recorded field reporting for newscasts and other local programs.
• Reel must include a full weathercast.

Skills

Broadcast meteorology

Live reporting

Flexibility

Multi-tasking

Deadline-driven

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science

Tools

The Weather Company Max

Job description

Meteorologist

Location: Denver, CO (KDVR/WKGN-TV)

Reports to – News Director

KDVR Fox 31 Denver and KWGN/Colorado’s CW 2 has an immediate opening for an experienced Meteorologist to join the Pinpoint Weather Team. This is an extremely rare opportunity in a great city with an excellent quality of life.

We are looking for a Meteorologist who is passionate about weather. The successful candidate must know how to make the forecast presentable and interesting and love to produce weathercasts in different ways. You should be able to produce creative graphics and make your show interesting, urgent, and impactful. You must also be able to report LIVE in all sorts of weather conditions. Knowledge of “Weather Alert Day” branding is a plus. Knowledge of mountain meteorology and Colorado is a big benefit. This position goes beyond forecasting in newscasts to also include anchoring streaming weather programs and extended live breaking weather coverage.

Requirements

• Anchoring weathercasts on linear television and digital platforms.
• Anchor Digital streaming weather programs and provide custom digital forecasts
• Extended live breaking weather coverage.
• Contribute to partner radio stations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Live or recorded field reporting for newscasts and other local programs.
• Reel must include a full weathercast.

Qualifications

• College degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science or related field of study preferred.
• Certified Broadcast designation from AMS and/or NWA helpful.
• Ideal candidate will be familiar with The Weather Company Max technology.
• Three years experience as a Broadcast Meteorologist.
• Must be able to work with a high degree of accuracy and have the ability to solve problems quickly.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that will include On Call shifts and filling in on various shifts as needed.
• Must be able to work under deadlines and be good at multi-tasking.
• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States

Salary

• $70K -- $80K Based on experience.

Equal Opportunity

• EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED
• KDVR/KWGN is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits and Compensation

• KDVR.KWGN values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check