Multiplatform Meteorologist: Severe Weather Specialist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX4 Kansas City is seeking an experienced meteorologist to join our award-winning weather team. The role involves delivering accurate, engaging forecasts across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms.

You will forecast during severe weather, communicate clearly, and contribute content for digital and on-air coverage while engaging with the community and events. A bachelor’s in meteorology and broadcast experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a closely related field.
• Minimum three years of on-air broadcast meteorology experience.
• Proven expertise in severe-weather forecasting and live coverage.
• Strong understanding of meteorology and a proven track record of accurate forecasting across a variety of weather conditions.
• Exceptional communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
• Contributes content across broadcast, digital, streaming, mobile, and social media platforms.
• Creates and publishes weather-related content for digital and social platforms, including capturing and editing video using mobile and digital content creation tools.
• Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage and innovative storytelling opportunities.
• Uses social media and other audience engagement tools to connect with viewers and provide timely weather information.
• Writes digital content detailing local forecasts, weather trends, and significant weather events.
• Collaborates with newsroom and digital teams to develop weather-related enterprise stories and special coverage.
• Demonstrates teamwork, professionalism, adaptability, and a commitment to serving the community.
• Ensures all weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity, accuracy, and production quality.
• Writes and delivers weather stories in a clear, concise, and conversational manner.
• Responds to breaking and severe weather events and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
• Participates in station-sponsored community events, public appearances, and promotional activities.

Skills

Broadcast meteorology

Severe weather forecasting

Communication

Multiplatform delivery

Ad lib in breaking events

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Tools

Video editing software

Weather data tools

Content management systems

Job description

FOX4 Kansas City is seeking an experienced meteorologist to join our award-winning weather team. The role involves delivering accurate, engaging forecasts across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms.

You will forecast during severe weather, communicate clearly, and contribute content for digital and on-air coverage while engaging with the community and events. A bachelor’s in meteorology and broadcast experience are required.