Reporter I, Meteorologist

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Springfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. operates Ozarks First in Springfield, MO and seeks a full-time Meteorologist to join our weather team. You will deliver accurate forecasts across TV, web, social media, and our streaming app, tracking severe weather with clarity and speed.

The role emphasizes engaging storytelling, on-air delivery, and digital-first content, including updating weather stories on ozarksfirst.com and social channels.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver multi-platform content: TV, web, social, and streaming app.
• Own the weather story: track storms and weather systems with precision.
• Engage with viewers and translate meteorological data into clear information.
• Provide urgent, calm on-air coverage during severe weather events.
• Deliver weather segments on Ozarks First+, update ozarksfirst.com, and post on social channels.

Skills

On-air weather presentation

Digital storytelling

Viewer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology or atmospheric sciences

Tools

Weather graphics systems (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.