Reporter I, Meteorologist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozarks First in Springfield, MO is seeking an energetic Meteorologist to join our weather team. You will deliver weather content across TV, web, social media, and our streaming app.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in meteorology or atmospheric sciences and 1–2 years of on-air weather experience. Proficiency with modern weather graphics systems is expected; AMS or NWA seal is desirable. Flexibility for evenings and weekends during severe weather is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in meteorology or atmospheric sciences.
• 1–2 years of on-air television weather experience.
• Proficiency with modern weather graphics systems such as WSI/The Weather Company.
• AMS or NWA seal is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multi-platform content: Produce engaging, accurate weather forecasts for TV, web, social media, and our streaming app.
• Own the weather story: Track severe storms, winter weather systems, and daily hazards with precision and clarity.
• Connect with the community: Engage with viewers where they are, breaking down complex meteorological data into simple, conversational information.
• Severe Weather Coverage: Provide urgent, clear, and calm on-air coverage during tracking events.
• Digital First: Deliver weather segments on Ozarks First +, update weather stories on ozarksfirst.com, and provide weather content on social media channels constantly.

Skills

On-air weather presentation

Public speaking

Storytelling

Digital content creation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in meteorology or atmospheric sciences

Tools

WSI

The Weather Company

Job description

Ozarks First in Springfield, MO, has an immediate opening for a full-time Meteorologist to join our weather team. We are looking for an energetic, accurate, and digitally savvy storyteller who knows how to deliver weather coverage to our viewers where they are. From tracking severe spring storms to winter weather in the heart of the Ozarks, you will produce critical content for broadcast, digital platforms, and our streaming app.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver multi-platform content: Produce engaging, accurate weather forecasts for TV, web, social media, and our streaming app.
• Own the weather story: Track severe storms, winter weather systems, and daily hazards with precision and clarity.
• Connect with the community: Engage with viewers where they are, breaking down complex meteorological data into simple, conversational information.
• Severe Weather Coverage: Provide urgent, clear, and calm on-air coverage during tracking events.
• Digital First: Deliver weather segments on Ozarks First +, update weather stories on ozarksfirst.com, and provide weather content on social media channels constantly.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in meteorology or atmospheric sciences.
• Experience: Minimum of 1–2 years of on-air television weather experience is preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with modern weather graphics systems (e.g., WSI/The Weather Company).
• Seal: AMS or NWA seal of approval is highly desirable.
• Availability: Must be flexible to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours during severe weather.