Meteorologist / MMJ

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Meteorologist to forecast weather conditions and produce and anchor reports for all platforms at WHO 13 in Des Moines, IA. The role requires clear, engaging forecasts and strong journalistic integrity.

The candidate will write weather stories, respond to severe weather, and collaborate with the weather team to deliver comprehensive coverage across multiple channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or related field.
• Fluency in English.
• Minimum five years’ experience in weather reporting or anchoring.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms.
• Writes and delivers weather stories clearly and concisely.
• Responds to severe weather events and updates content as required.
• Operates ENG Live truck and shoots/edits video.
• Collaborates with the weather team to expand coverage.
• Interacts with viewers on social media and web platforms.
• Mentors and coaches others to improve skills.
• Adheres to company standards of journalistic integrity.

Skills

Meteorology

Forecasting

On-air presence

News anchoring

Deadline management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology

Equivalent experience

Tools

Video editing

ENG Live truck operation

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.