Meteorologist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a dynamic Meteorologist to deliver accurate forecasts across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms in Charleston, SC. You will be learning from renowned Chief Meteorologist Rob Fowler and delivering engaging weather content to a wide audience.

The role requires a degree in Meteorology or related field, English fluency, and a track record of clear communication and timely weather reporting. Flexibility for extended hours and events is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English and excellent communication skills.
• Minimum two years’ experience in weather reporting or anchoring preferred.
• Strong on-air presence with ability to handle severe weather.
• Ability to coach, mentor and guide others in a newsroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present weather reports for all platforms, including streaming.
• Ensure weather content meets newsroom standards and quality.
• Write and deliver engaging weather stories with clear explanations.
• Create weather graphics and digital content to enhance storytelling.
• Respond to severe weather and urgent newsroom situations as required.
• Collaborate with Weather and digital teams for timely updates across platforms.
• Produce/weather content for counton2.com, WCBD+, social channels, and other platforms.
• Host live streams for severe weather coverage and weather-focused programming.
• Participate in promotional events and engage with viewers on social media.

Skills

Excellent communication

On-air presence

Mentoring others

Meet deadlines

Computer proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or related field

Job description

WCBD TV is an NBC Affiliate Station owned by Nexstar Media Inc. We are located in the beautiful Lowcountry area of Charleston, SC. Charleston is known for its warm weather, friendly people, charming downtown, outstanding food, beautiful beaches, and so much history.

WCBD News 2 is looking for a dynamic and engaging Meteorologist who can deliver accurate forecasts and compelling weather coverage across broadcast, digital, social, and streaming platforms. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, confident on-air during severe weather situations, and passionate about connecting with audiences wherever they consume content.

Meteorologist Opening at WCBD TV in CHARLESTON, SC! We are considering new graduates with the necessary degree, skills, aptitude and motivation! You would be learning from and working with one of the absolute best Chief Meteorologists in the country, Rob Fowler. Rob has been with us for 39 years, and is extremely knowledgeable, kind and very well respected in our great community.

• Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms, including streaming.
• Ensures that all weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers weather stories in a clear, engaging, and easy to understand manner.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming and other content, including creating weather graphics and digital content that enhances story telling and audience understanding.
• Responds to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
• Works closely with the Weather and digital content team to ensure users receive timely weather related news throughout the day, including vertical video.
• Produces and publishes weather related content for counton2.com, WCBD+, social media channels, and other digital platforms.
• Produce and host live streams for severe weather coverage and weather focused programming.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances, community events, school visits, and other projects and duties as assigned.
• Engages with viewers through social media and other digital platforms, fostering audience interaction and community trust.

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.
• Baron experience a plus.
• Minimum two years’ experience preferred in weather reporting or anchoring.
• 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 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.
• _ Performs other duties as assigned, be able to work extended hours as needed, including various shifts at times. Must be able to lift 30 lb s._

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.

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