Chief Meteorologist

Nexstar Media Group

Not specified (potentially hybrid or onsite based on industry standards)
Forecast weather conditions
Produce and anchor weather reports
Clear, engaging and meaningful content
Nexstar Media Group is seeking a Chief Meteorologist to forecast weather conditions and present engaging weather reports across all platforms. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in weather reporting, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of meteorology

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • Ensures that all weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
  • Responds to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.

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Nexstar Media Group is seeking a Chief Meteorologist to forecast weather conditions and present engaging weather reports across all platforms. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in weather reporting, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of meteorology.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • forecast weather conditions
  • produce and anchor weather reports
  • clear, engaging and meaningful content
  • journalistic integrity and production quality
  • breaking and severe weather events
  • social media interaction

Nice-to-have

  • public appearances
  • special projects and duties

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology
  • Minimum five years’ experience
  • Superior on-air presence
  • Experience guiding, directing and motivating others
  • Valid driver’s license

Work Rights

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