Meteorologist / MMJ

Nexstar Media Group•Des Moines, IA

17d

About The Position

The Meteorologist forecasts weather conditions and produces and anchors weather reports across all platforms in a clear, engaging, and meaningful way. The role contributes to WHO 13 content gathering and production, ensuring weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality. The Meteorologist writes and delivers weather stories, produces daily web stories detailing the local forecast, and interacts with viewers and users on social media. The position also supports weather programming and other newsroom content through writing, copy editing, research, and coordination; responds to breaking and severe weather and other urgent newsroom situations; and works with the weather team to develop comprehensive coverage. The role participates in promotional activities, including public appearances, and completes special projects and other assigned duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Fluency in English.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to ad lib when required.
Minimum five years’ experience in weather reporting or anchoring; the amount may vary depending on market size.
Superior on-air presence.
Experience guiding, directing, and motivating others.
Ability to identify others’ developmental needs and coach, mentor, or otherwise help them 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 listen effectively to understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
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

Forecast weather conditions and produce and anchor weather reports for all platforms.
Contribute to content gathering and production for WHO 13.
Ensure weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Write and deliver clear, concise weather stories.
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.
Write web, text, and social-media versions of news stories.
Shoot and edit video and sound.
Operate an ENG Live truck.
Enterprise news stories and write and interpret broadcast-news copy.
Report live-breaking news and handle deadline pressure.
Drive news vehicles when needed.
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.