Weekend Morning Meteorologist & Multiplatform Weather

Nexstar Media; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PIX11 News is seeking 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, create compelling multiplatform weather content, and contribute to PIX11+'s expanding live streaming operation. Strong communication and storytelling skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

PIX11 News is seeking 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, create compelling multiplatform weather content, and contribute to PIX11+'s expanding live streaming operation. Strong communication and storytelling skills are essential.