Meteorologist & Weather Presenter – All-Platform Forecaster

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Lansing seeks a full-time meteorologist to deliver accurate forecasts on all platforms. You will explain weather science clearly and work closely with the news team to provide engaging, reliable coverage.

The role includes morning and evening weekend shows, two additional weekdays, and leading a franchise like “Weather Wednesday.” Outside duties and road condition updates are expected. A degree in meteorology and newsroom experience are required.

Qualifications

• A degree (or expected degree) in meteorology (or a related field) is required.
• Some newsroom experience (internship or job) is required.
• Must be able to explain weather concepts in plain English.
• Flexibility to work mornings and evenings on weekends, plus two weekdays.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present weather reports for all platforms.
• Ensure weather content meets journalistic standards and production quality.
• Write and deliver weather stories clearly and concisely.
• Assist in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming and other content.
• Respond to breaking or severe weather events as required.
• Work with the weather team to develop comprehensive coverage.
• Participate in promotional activities and public appearances.
• Write daily web weather stories and interact with viewers on social media.

Skills

English fluency

Communication

On-air presence

Deadline management

Teamwork

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or related field

Tools

WSI system

Max systems

Max Reality

Prism

WSI Mobile

Tower cams

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Lansing seeks a full-time meteorologist to deliver accurate forecasts on all platforms. You will explain weather science clearly and work closely with the news team to provide engaging, reliable coverage.

The role includes morning and evening weekend shows, two additional weekdays, and leading a franchise like “Weather Wednesday.” Outside duties and road condition updates are expected. A degree in meteorology and newsroom experience are required.