Weekend Meteorologist & Content Creator

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

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. is seeking a Weekend Meteorologist/Content Creator in Elmira, NY. You will deliver on-air weather forecasts for weekend newscasts and also create digital content for WETM+ and the streaming app.

You may fill in during other newscasts and collaborate with the weather team on comprehensive coverage. The role requires shooting and editing video, writing clear weather and news stories, and posting updates online.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field; or equivalent education/experience.
• Entry level to 2 years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting.
• Must shoot video and perform non-linear editing; write stories start-to-finish.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present weather/news reports for on-air broadcasts.
• Fill in as needed for other newscasts throughout the week.
• Create content for digital platforms, including web and social media.
• Shoot, write and edit reports across multiple platforms; post on the web and social media.
• Respond to severe weather events and urgent newsroom situations.

Skills

Meteorology

Video shooting

Non-linear editing

Story writing

Time management

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Tools

ENPS

Barron’s Radar

Job description

Nexstar Media Group Inc. is seeking a Weekend Meteorologist/Content Creator in Elmira, NY. You will deliver on-air weather forecasts for weekend newscasts and also create digital content for WETM+ and the streaming app.

You may fill in during other newscasts and collaborate with the weather team on comprehensive coverage. The role requires shooting and editing video, writing clear weather and news stories, and posting updates online.