Weekend Meteorologist/Content Creator

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

WETM/18 News in Elmira, NY seeks a Meteorologist/Content Creator to deliver weekend on-air weather forecasts and fill-in for other newscasts. The role also creates content for WETM+ and our streaming app, reporting, shooting, writing and editing across platforms.

The ideal candidate has a meteorology degree or related experience, can shoot video, perform non-linear editing, and write clear weather and news stories. Flexibility for shifts and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Entry level to 2 years' experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred.
• Must be able to shoot video and perform non-linear editing. Ability to write story from beginning to end. Knowledge of ENPS helpful.
• Proficiency with Barron's Radar is helpful.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of the field of Meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present weather/news reports for all platforms.
• Ensures that all weather/news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers weather / news stories in a clear and concise manner.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming and other content.
• Responds to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
• Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis.
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.
• The MMVJ part of the job includes reporting three days a week.
• Ability to shoot pictures and edit stories from beginning to end.
• Winning candidate will be posting on the web and social media.

Skills

Video shooting

Video editing

Story writing

Deadline management

Multi-tasking

Social media engagement

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

ENPS

Barron's Radar

Job description

WETM/18 News seeks a talented Meteorologist/Content Creator. The selected candidate will do on-air weather forecast segments primarily for our weekend newscasts. They will also fill in as needed for other newscasts throughout the week. They will also create content for our digital platforms, including WETM+, our Smart TV streaming app. The weekend Meteorologist/Content Creator will report, shoot, write and edit weather/news reports across multiple platforms.

• Produce and present weather/news reports for all platforms.
• Ensures that all weather/news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers weather / news stories in a clear and concise manner.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming and other content.
• Responds to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
• Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis.
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.
• The MMVJ part of the job includes reporting three days a week.
• Ability to shoot pictures and edit stories from beginning to end.
• Winning candidate will be posting on the web and social media.
• Compensation Range: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Entry level to 2 years' experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred.
• Must be able to shoot video and perform non-linear editing. Ability to write story from beginning to end. Knowledge of ENPS helpful.
• Proficiency with Barron's Radar is helpful.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of the field of Meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.