Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Chief Meteorologist

Broadcast JournalismConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTerre Haute, IN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Meteorology, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience is required.
Fluency in English is required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to ad lib when required, are required.
A minimum of five years of weather reporting or anchoring experience is required, with the amount varying according to market size.
A superior on-air presence is required.
Experience guiding, directing, and motivating others is required.
The ability to identify others' developmental needs and coach, mentor, or otherwise help them improve their knowledge or skills is required.
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment is required.
The ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously is required.
The ability to listen effectively, understand problems, and communicate with a team to shape a solution is required.
A strong understanding of meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting are required.
A valid driver's license and a good driving record are required.
Flexibility to work any shift is required.

Responsibilities

Forecast weather conditions and produce and anchor weather reports for all platforms in a clear, engaging, and meaningful manner.
Produce and present weather reports for all platforms.
Ensure weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Write and deliver weather stories clearly and concisely.
Assist with writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating weather programming and other content.
Respond to breaking or severe weather events and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
Work closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage.
Participate in promotional activities, including public appearances.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
Write daily web stories detailing the local forecast.
Interact with viewers and users on social media sites.

The Meteorologist forecasts weather conditions, produces, and anchors weather reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms
Ensures that all weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Writes and delivers weather stories in a clear and concise manner
Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming and other content
Responds to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required
Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage
Participates in promotional activities including public appearances
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis
Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
Minimum five years’ experience in weather reporting or anchoring (More or less depending on market size)
Superior on-air presence
Experience guiding, directing and motivating others
Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution
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

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About the Company

Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Nexstar operates the largest portfolio of local TV stations in the United States, owning 197 stations that air in many markets and are affiliated with major networks. It earns revenue from selling advertising time and from retransmission fees paid by cable and satellite providers that carry its signals. Beyond traditional TV, it owns digital media properties and runs NewsNation, as well as The Hill, expanding its reach online. Its goal is to provide broad access to news and entertainment across local markets while growing its digital footprint and maintaining steady revenue from advertising and distribution fees.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Irving, TX
Founded: 1996

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