The Meteorologist forecasts weather conditions and produces and anchors weather reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.
- Produce and present weather/news reports for all platforms
- Ensure that all weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
- Write and deliver weather stories in a clear and concise manner
- Assist in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating weather programming and other content
- Respond to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent weather situations as required
- Available for extended shifts during severe weather season
- Work closely with other meteorologists to develop comprehensive weather coverage
- Participate in promotional activities including public appearances, community service events, and live newscasts
- Interact with viewers and users on social media sites
- The winning candidate will have a solid following on the web and social media
- Co-anchor the morning and noon newscasts – must be personable and have the ability to ad lib with co-anchor as well as read a teleprompter
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree or certification in Meteorology
- Must be able to perform non-linear editing
- Proficiency with the Barron Radar system, and making creative graphics
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong understanding of the field of Meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Flexibility to work any shift, including some weekends
- Standing for extended hours during live broadcasts and events
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or certification in Meteorology
- Ability to perform non-linear editing
- Proficiency with the Barron Radar system
- Ability to create creative weather graphics
- Strong understanding of meteorology and proven track record of forecasting
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift, including some weekends
- Availability for extended shifts during severe weather season
- Ability to stand for extended hours during live broadcasts and events
- Ability to co-anchor morning and noon newscasts, ad lib, and read a teleprompter
- Interact with viewers and users on social media; maintain web/social following
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions. In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers. From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
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