Meteorologist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Missouri is seeking a skilled Meteorologist to forecast and present weather across all platforms with clear, engaging delivery for news consumers.

You will write weather stories, respond to breaking weather, coordinate with the weather team, and participate in promotional appearances while delivering timely forecasts to viewers. A degree in meteorology and 5+ years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or related field.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Minimum five years’ experience in weather reporting or anchoring.
• Strong on-air presence.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms.
• Writes and delivers weather stories in a clear and concise manner.
• Responds to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsroom situations.
• Cooperates with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage.
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

5+ years weather reporting/anchoring

On-air presence

Coaching/mentoring others

Office equipment proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology

Tools

Office equipment proficiency

Job description

The Meteorologistforecast weather conditions and produces and anchors weather reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

• Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms.
• Ensures that all weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers weather stories in a clear and concise manner.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming and other content.
• Responds to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
• Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis.
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum five years’ experience in weather reporting or anchoring. (More or less depending on market size.)
• Superior on-air presence.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
• Strong understanding of the field of meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.