Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Meteorologist/Content Creator

Broadcast JournalismConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeElmira, NY, USA$16 - $17 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Meteorology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Entry-level to two years of experience in weather presentation and reporting is preferred.
Must be able to shoot video and perform non-linear editing, and write a story from beginning to end.
Knowledge of ENPS is helpful.
Proficiency with Barron's Radar is helpful.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong understanding of meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

Produce and present weather and news reports for all platforms.
Ensure that all weather and news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Write and deliver weather and news 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.
Write daily web stories detailing the local forecast.
Interact with viewers and users on social media sites.
Report three days a week as part of the MMVJ responsibilities.
Shoot pictures and edit stories from beginning to end.
Post content on the web and social media.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of ENPS.
Proficiency with Barron's Radar.

WETM/18 News seeks a talented Meteorologist/Content Creator. The selected candidate will do on-air weather forecast segments primarily for our weekend newscasts. They will also fill in as needed for other newscasts throughout the week. They will also create content for our digital platforms, including WETM+, our Smart TV streaming app. The weekend Meteorologist/Content Creator will report, shoot, write and edit weather/news reports across multiple platforms.

Produce and present weather/news reports for all platforms.
Ensures that all weather/news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Writes and delivers weather / news 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 newsroom situations as required.
Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage.
Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis.
Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.
The MMVJ part of the job includes reporting three days a week.
Ability to shoot pictures and edit stories from beginning to end.
Winning candidate will be posting on the web and social media.
Compensation Range: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Entry level to 2 years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred.
Must be able to shoot video and perform non-linear editing. Ability to write story from beginning to end. Knowledge of ENPS helpful.
Proficiency with Barron’s Radar is helpful.
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.

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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