Meteorologist

Role Overview

A Meteorologist is responsible for predicting weather conditions and delivering weather reports across all media platforms in a manner that is both engaging and clear to the audience.

Key Duties

• Create and present meteorological reports on various platforms.
• Assure all weather-related content aligns with company standards ensuring journalistic integrity and quality production.
• Compose and communicate weather stories succinctly and clearly.
• Support in writing, editing, researching, and coordinating weather programming and related content.
• Respond proactively to breaking news, severe weather events, and urgent newsroom needs.
• Collaborate closely with the weather team for comprehensive weather coverage.
• Engage in promotional events including public appearances.
• Undertake special projects and additional duties when assigned.
• Provide daily online weather stories addressing local forecasts.
• Interact with audiences through social media platforms.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Fluency in English, with excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to improvise live as needed.
• At least five years of experience in weather reporting or anchoring, adaptable depending on market size.
• Strong on-air presence complemented by experience in guiding, directing, and motivating team members.
• Capability to identify developmental needs in others and provide coaching or mentoring to elevate their skills and knowledge.
• Competency with office technology including computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and fax machines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Excellent listening skills to understand issues fully and collaborate towards solutions.
• Deep understanding of meteorology with proven forecasting success.
• Valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
• Availability and flexibility to work any shift schedule.

Important Notice

Job seekers should remain vigilant against fraudulent recruitment attempts. Official communications from Nexstar Media Group will only come through verified channels such as official job boards, LinkedIn, or emails from the Nexstar.tv domain or the company’s official station email addresses (e.g., @wreg.com). Beware of solicitations originating from personal Gmail or other unverified email domains. For doubts regarding job offers or inquiries, contact corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv to verify authenticity.