Multiplatform Meteorologist: Severe Weather & Digital

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozarks First in Springfield, MO is hiring a full-time Meteorologist to join our weather team. You will deliver forecasts for TV, web, social, and our streaming app while telling compelling weather stories.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in meteorology or atmospheric sciences, 1–2 years on-air weather experience, and proficiency with weather graphics like WSI/The Weather Company; AMS or NWA seal is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in meteorology or atmospheric sciences required.
• 1–2 years on-air weather experience preferred.
• Proficiency with modern weather graphics systems.
• AMS or NWA seal desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multi-platform weather forecasts for TV, web, social media, and streaming app.
• Own the weather story by tracking severe storms and daily hazards.
• Explain meteorology clearly to viewers with simple, conversational language.
• Provide urgent, calm on-air coverage during severe weather events.
• Create weather content for ozarksfirst.com and social media channels.

Skills

On-air presentation

Weather forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology or atmospheric sciences

Tools

WSI / The Weather Company

Job description

Ozarks First in Springfield, MO is hiring a full-time Meteorologist to join our weather team. You will deliver forecasts for TV, web, social, and our streaming app while telling compelling weather stories.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's in meteorology or atmospheric sciences, 1–2 years on-air weather experience, and proficiency with weather graphics like WSI/The Weather Company; AMS or NWA seal is a plus.