Reporter I, Meteorologist

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, 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.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing "News for All America", popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company's portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.