Weekend Morning Meteorologist for Streaming & Social

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 Meteorologist to serve as the primary weekend morning forecaster and a key contributor to weather coverage across television, streaming, digital, and social platforms.

The successful candidate will deliver accurate, timely forecasts and create compelling multiplatform weather content, collaborating with the weather team to ensure consistency across public-facing coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or related field.
• AMS CBM or progress toward certification preferred.
• Minimum five years of on-air forecasting experience in a professional newsroom environment; major-market experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of forecast models, radar interpretation, and severe weather analysis.
• Proficiency with weather graphics and forecasting systems (WSI or similar).
• Proven ability to create engaging social media, streaming, and vertical video content.

Responsibilities

• Produce and deliver forecast for scheduled newscasts, streaming programs, and weather cut-ins.
• Take primary ownership of weekend morning weather forecasting across all platforms.
• Translate complex meteorology into clear, engaging storytelling for audiences.
• Collaborate with anchors, reporters, and other meteorologists to ensure consistency.
• Develop weather explainers, special projects, and franchise content.
• Maintain accurate, engaging visuals and messaging across platforms.

Skills

AMS CBM

On-air forecasting

Weather graphics

Social media content

Live-stream weather coverage

Communication skills

Editorial judgment

Digital publishing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or related field

Tools

WSI graphics

WordPress

Adobe Premiere

CapCut

Job description

PIX11 News (WPIX-TV and PIX11+) seeks a full-time Meteorologist to serve as the primary weekend morning forecaster and a key contributor to weather coverage across television, streaming, digital, and social platforms.

The successful candidate will deliver accurate, timely forecasts and create compelling multiplatform weather content, collaborating with the weather team to ensure consistency across public-facing coverage.