Multi-Platform Weather Anchor & Forecaster

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Meteorologist forecasts weather conditions, produces and anchors weather reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. Nexstar Media Group is a leading diversified media company delivering local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its TV and digital platforms.

The role writes web weather stories daily, responds to breaking events, collaborates with the weather team, and participates in promotions while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in weather reporting or anchoring.

Responsibilities

• Forecasts weather conditions and produces weather reports for all platforms.
• Anchors weather segments and ensures quality and integrity of content.
• Writes weather stories for the web on a daily basis.
• Responds to breaking weather events and urgent newsroom situations.
• Engages with viewers on social media and participates in promotions.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Ability to ad lib

Strong on-air presence

Team leadership / mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, or a related field

Job description

The Meteorologist forecasts weather conditions, produces and anchors weather reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. Nexstar Media Group is a leading diversified media company delivering local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its TV and digital platforms.

The role writes web weather stories daily, responds to breaking events, collaborates with the weather team, and participates in promotions while maintaining high