Senior Weather Anchor & Forecast Specialist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Meteorologist to forecast weather conditions and produce and anchor reports for all platforms at WHO 13 in Des Moines, IA. The role requires clear, engaging forecasts and strong journalistic integrity.

The candidate will write weather stories, respond to severe weather, and collaborate with the weather team to deliver comprehensive coverage across multiple channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or related field.
• Fluency in English.
• Minimum five years’ experience in weather reporting or anchoring.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms.
• Writes and delivers weather stories clearly and concisely.
• Responds to severe weather events and updates content as required.
• Operates ENG Live truck and shoots/edits video.
• Collaborates with the weather team to expand coverage.
• Interacts with viewers on social media and web platforms.
• Mentors and coaches others to improve skills.
• Adheres to company standards of journalistic integrity.

Skills

Meteorology

Forecasting

On-air presence

News anchoring

Deadline management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology

Equivalent experience

Tools

Video editing

ENG Live truck operation

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Meteorologist to forecast weather conditions and produce and anchor reports for all platforms at WHO 13 in Des Moines, IA. The role requires clear, engaging forecasts and strong journalistic integrity.

The candidate will write weather stories, respond to severe weather, and collaborate with the weather team to deliver comprehensive coverage across multiple channels.