Weekend Morning Meteorologist

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

PIX11 News (WPIX-TV and PIX11+) seeks a full-time Weekend Morning Meteorologist to lead weather coverage across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms. Deliver accurate forecasts, generate engaging weather content, and support PIX11+ live streaming operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field, 5+ years on-air forecasting in a major market, and strong storytelling and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or related field.
• AMS CBM/Seals preferred or progress toward certification.
• Minimum five years of on-air forecasting in a professional newsroom.
• Major-market broadcast experience preferred.
• Strong forecast models, radar, and severe weather analysis knowledge.
• Proficiency with weather graphics and forecasting systems (WSI).
• Proven ability to create engaging social, streaming and vertical video content.
• Excellent storytelling, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver weather forecasts for scheduled newscasts, streaming, and weather cut-ins.
• Take primary ownership of weekend morning weather forecasting across platforms.
• Lead severe weather coverage with extended reporting as needed.
• Monitor models, radar, alerts, and data; adjust forecasts accordingly.
• Create visual content for broadcast, web, social, and mobile audiences.
• Collaborate with anchors, reporters, and meteorologists for consistency.
• Develop weather explainers, special projects, and franchise content.
• Operate live streaming studio and associated production tools.

Skills

Forecasting experience

Major market experience

Radar interpretation

Weather graphics

Social media content

Platform storytelling

Communication skills

Live streaming operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Tools

WSI

WordPress

vMix

Adobe Premiere

CapCut

Job description

## Weekend Morning MeteorologistApply: NY, New York: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-43515**PIX11 News (WPIX-TV and PIX11+) is seeking a full-time Meteorologist to serve as our primary weekend morning meteorologist and a key contributor to weather coverage across television, streaming, digital, and social platforms.** The successful candidate will deliver accurate, timely, and engaging forecasts; create compelling multiplatform weather content; and play an important role in PIX11+'s expanding live streaming operation. This position requires a skilled forecaster, strong communicator, and innovative content creator who can translate complex meteorological data into clear, useful, and impactful storytelling for audiences wherever they consume news. The Meteorologist will be responsible for preparing and presenting forecasts, collaborating closely with the weather team to maintain consistency and continuity across all public-facing weather coverage, and delivering energetic and easy-to-understand weather presentations. The role includes supporting weekend morning newscasts and weekday shifts focused on broadcast, streaming, digital, and social content. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in the studio, in the field during significant weather events, and producing digital and social-first content that enhances audience engagement and understanding. The successful candidate should also be comfortable creating content on news and community topics beyond the immediate weather forecast when needed. ### Forecasting & On-Air Presentation* Produce and deliver accurate weather forecasts for scheduled newscasts, streaming programs, and weather cut-ins.* Take primary ownership of weekend morning weather forecasting across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.* Communicate weather information clearly, confidently, and conversationally, with an emphasis on viewer utility and understanding.* Serve as primary meteorologist during severe weather coverage, providing extended on-air, streaming, and digital reporting as needed during significant weather events.* Monitor forecast models, radar, alerts, and real-time data to adjust forecasts throughout the day.* Build strong on-air chemistry and collaborate effectively with anchors, reporters, and other meteorologists.* Translate complex meteorological information into clear, engaging, audience-focused storytelling across multiple platforms. ### Graphics & Content Production* Build and update daily weather graphics using WSI and other forecasting tools.* Create visual content tailored for broadcast, streaming, web, social, and mobile audiences.* Maintain consistency in forecast accuracy, visual presentation, and messaging across all platforms.* Collaborate with producers on segment development, weather storytelling, breaking coverage plans, and data integration.* Develop explainers, special projects, and weather-related franchise content that support audience growth and engagement. ### Streaming, Digital & Social Media* Serve as a meteorologist for PIX11+ live streaming, including breaking weather events, severe weather coverage, special programming, and regularly scheduled live streams.* Develop and present weather content specifically designed for streaming audiences, including extended forecasts, explainers, live discussions, and special coverage.* Create platform-specific weather content, including short-form videos, forecasts, explainers, storm updates, and audience engagement features.* Create engaging vertical video content for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, and emerging platforms using platform-specific storytelling techniques.* Produce weather content optimized for mobile-first audiences and social distribution.* Publish weather forecasts, alerts, articles, videos, and related content across station-owned digital platforms.* Track audience engagement and use platform insights to help inform content strategy and improve performance across digital and social channels.* Engage with viewers across digital and social platforms when appropriate.* Contribute to digital and streaming coverage of news, community, and special-event topics beyond weather as assigned. ### Team Collaboration* Coordinate with news leadership and newsroom personnel on daily weather coverage priorities and severe weather planning.* Participate in editorial meetings to identify weather impacts, major forecast storylines, and coverage opportunities.* Work closely with digital, streaming, and social teams to maximize audience reach and engagement.* Support community outreach efforts, including school visits, public appearances, preparedness initiatives, and station events.* Assist in long-term planning for seasonal weather coverage, major weather events, and special projects. ### Operational Duties* Maintain proficiency with weather equipment, forecasting tools, graphics systems, and related software.* Assist in identifying and troubleshooting issues related to weather systems and workflows.* Ensure compliance with FCC regulations, company policies, and journalistic standards.* Remain available for coverage of significant weather events, breaking news situations, and other special assignments as needed. ## Requirements & Skills* Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a related field.* AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM), AMS Seal, NWA Seal, or progress toward certification preferred.* Minimum five years of on-air forecasting experience in a professional newsroom environment. Major-market experience strongly preferred.* Strong understanding of forecast models, radar interpretation, severe weather analysis, and climate trends.* Advanced proficiency with weather graphics and forecasting systems, including WSI or similar platforms.* Demonstrated success creating engaging social media, streaming, and vertical video content.* Strong understanding of platform-specific storytelling techniques for streaming, social media, and mobile audiences.* Excellent communication, storytelling, and presentation skills.* Sound editorial judgment and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and accurately.* Ability to perform effectively during severe weather, breaking news, and high-pressure situations.* Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across broadcast, digital, streaming, and social teams.* Availability to work weekends, early mornings, holidays, severe weather events, and other special coverage assignments.* Proficiency in WordPress or similar digital publishing platforms.* Strong understanding of content publishing best practices across major social media platforms.* Proficiency with digital video editing systems, including Adobe Premiere, CapCut, or similar platforms.* Experience hosting or contributing to live-streamed content.* Ability to operate a live streaming studio using vMix or a similar production platform.* Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. ## SalaryThis position has an annual base salary of **$150,000**. Compensation is commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. ## Equal Opportunity EmployerNexstar Media Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.### About Us**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. 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.***