Weekend Weather Anchor & Multimedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Weekend Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist to report during the week and anchor weather on weekends. You will cover general news and relay weather clearly across platforms, engaging audiences with enterprise stories and strong ad-libbing.

The role requires shooting, writing, editing, and presenting stories, plus live streaming participation. Flexibility for schedules, events, and severe weather coverage is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong reporting across platforms.
• Enterprise weather stories that connect with audiences.
• Proficiency in ad-lib and live TV delivery.
• Shooting, writing, editing local stories.

Responsibilities

• Accurate, balanced news reporting to standards.
• Delivery of weather information on-air and online.
• Interview setup and information relay.
• Shoot, write, edit stories with strong storytelling.
• Contribute to digital platforms and social media during weather events.
• Tailor content for different devices and platforms.
• Ad-lib breaking news fluently.
• Collaborate with photographers and producers on live shots.
• Attend editorial meetings and pitch ideas.
• Groom sources for leads and breaking stories.
• Produce and anchor weather casts, especially weekends.
• Track severe weather and communicate clearly during events.
• Provide calm on-air coverage during severe weather.

Skills

Writing

Ad-libbing

On-air delivery

Editing

Video shooting

Newsroom systems (ENPS)

Weather forecasting systems

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Equipment handling (25-30 lbs)

Education

Bachelor's degree in meteorology or related

Tools

The Weather Company Max

ENPS

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Weekend Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist to report during the week and anchor weather on weekends. You will cover general news and relay weather clearly across platforms, engaging audiences with enterprise stories and strong ad-libbing.

The role requires shooting, writing, editing, and presenting stories, plus live streaming participation. Flexibility for schedules, events, and severe weather coverage is essential.