Meteorologist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Texas is seeking an on-air Meteorologist to forecast, present, and deliver weather reports across all platforms. You will write and edit weather stories, respond to severe weather, and engage viewers on social media.

Responsibilities include creating engaging forecasts, coordinating weather programming, shooting video, and contributing to online content while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Entry level to 2 years' experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred.
• Must be able to shoot video and perform non-linear editing; write stories start to finish.
• Knowledge of ENPS helpful; Proficiency with WSI Max is helpful.
• Meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and handle multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present weather/news reports for all platforms.
• Ensure content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Write and deliver weather stories in a clear and concise manner.
• Assist in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming.
• Respond to breaking/severe weather events and urgent newsroom situations.
• Work with the weather team to develop comprehensive coverage.
• Participate in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Write web stories detailing the local forecast daily.
• Interact with viewers on social media; shoot and edit stories end to end.

Skills

Video shooting

Non-linear editing

Writing skills

Public speaking

Social media engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Tools

WSI Max

ENPS

Job description

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

• Produce and present weather/news reports for all platforms.
• Ensures that all weather/news 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 newsroom situations as required.
• Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis.
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.
• Ability to shoot pictures and edit stories from beginning to end.

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Entry level to 2 years' experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred.
• Must be able to shoot video and perform non-linear editing. Ability to write story from beginning to end. Knowledge of ENPS helpful.
• Proficiency with WSI Max is helpful.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• 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.