Chief Meteorologist

Nexstar Media Group

Tyler, TX, United States
Forecasting weather conditions
Producing and anchoring weather reports
Clear and engaging weather content
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

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 and responds to breaking and/or severe weather events as required.
  • Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis and interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.

Matching 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.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • forecasting weather conditions
  • producing and anchoring weather reports
  • clear and engaging weather content
  • journalistic integrity and production quality
  • responding to breaking weather events
  • social media interaction

Nice-to-have

  • public appearances
  • special projects
  • flexibility to work any shift

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or related field
  • Minimum five years’ experience in weather reporting
  • Superior on-air presence
  • Experience guiding and directing others
  • Valid driver’s license

Work Rights

Not specified

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