Meteorologist / MMJ

Nexstar Media; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media's WHO 13 in Des Moines seeks an experienced Meteorologist to forecast weather across platforms and anchor reports for our audience. The role emphasizes clarity, accuracy, and engaging presentation.

You will work with the weather team to deliver comprehensive coverage, respond to severe weather, and write for web and social media while meeting high production standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and oral communication.
• Minimum five years' experience in weather reporting or anchoring.
• Superior on-air presence and ability to engage audiences.
• Experience guiding and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms.
• Writes and delivers weather stories clearly and concisely.
• Responds to breaking or severe weather events as required.
• Collaborates with weather team to develop comprehensive coverage.
• Writes web weather stories daily and engages with viewers on social media.

Skills

English fluency

Strong on-air presence

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Video editing

Broadcast writing

Job description

The Meteorologist forecast weather conditions and produces and anchors weather reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. Contribute in any way necessary to the content gathering and producing for WHO 13.

• 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.
• Ability to write web, text, and social-media versions of news stories.
• Ability to shoot and to edit video and sound.
• Ability to operate ENG Live truck.
• Ability to enterprise news stories.
• Ability to write and interpret broadcast-news copy.
• Ability to report live-breaking news.
• Ability to handle deadline pressure.
• Ability to drive news vehicles when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.