Meteorologist

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

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.
• Salary - $50,000 to $65,000

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.