Reporter, Meteorologist

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Mobile, AL, is seeking a full-time Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist for weekend shifts to deliver accurate weather forecasts across platforms and to engage viewers during severe weather coverage.

You will work with the weather and news teams, shoot and edit stories from the field, post updates on social media, and assist with hurricane specials while maintaining journalistic standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, Journalism, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong forecasting knowledge and proven track record.
• Confident on-camera presence with ability to adlib.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with weather-related hardware/software and newsroom systems.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Self-directed learner with responsive coaching mindset.
• Experience in forecasting and content creation preferred.
• Flexibility to work any shift; English fluency required.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Proficiency with office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present weather forecasts for all platforms.
• Respond to severe weather events and breaking news.
• Collaborate with weather team and news managers on coverage.
• Maintain high standards of journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Represent the station at events and engage with the community.
• Shoot/write/edit/deliver field stories in weather and/or news.
• Interact with viewers on social media and online platforms.
• Assist with weather programming and hurricane specials.
• Fill in for Traffic Anchor when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forecasting

On-camera delivery

Communication skills

Content creation

Social media engagement

Team collaboration

Driving license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or Journalism

Tools

Weather hardware/software

Job description

METEOROLOGIST (Weekend) & Multimedia Journalist WKRG-TV Mobile, AL / Pensacola, FL is looking for a full-time Meteorologist / Multimedia Journalist. The successful candidate will produce and present accurate forecasts during regularly scheduled weekend shifts and participate in severe weather coverage in studio and live from the field as weather situations demand. This team member will do the same when filling in for colleagues on other weather shifts. The position is also assigned to generate news stories during shifts when not assigned to weather duties.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Produce and present weather forecasts for all platforms
• Respond to severe weather events, breaking news, and other urgent newsroom situations as required
• Work closely with the weather team members and news managers to execute comprehensive weather coverage
• Ensure that all weather and news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Serve as an ambassador for the station at station-sponsored and community events; especially in our effort to connect with local schools and community groups
• Shoot/write/edit/deliver stories from the field (weather and/or news) in an accurate, clear, and concise manner
• Interact with viewers and users on social media sites
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming (i.e. hurricane specials) and other content
• Fill in for Traffic Anchor (traffic tracking capability is built into our weather hardware/software)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Strong understanding of the field of meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting
• Confident and dynamic on-camera presentation skills with ability to adlib
• Excellent communication skills; both oral and written
• Strong capability in the use of the hardware, software, and systems required to generate weather and news content
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks
• Self-directed learner with a growth mentality who takes action quickly on coaching and feedback to improve performance
• Experience in forecasting and content creation preferred
• Flexibility to work any shift
• Fluency in English
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

Physical Demands & Work Environment: The Meteorologist must be able to stand, sit, reach, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and work outdoors with various weather conditions and indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment or items weighing up to 25 pounds.

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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.

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.