Meteorologist / MMJ

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Des Moines, IA

18d

About The Position

The Meteorologist forecasts weather conditions and produces and anchors weather reports for all platforms in a clear, engaging, and meaningful manner. The role contributes as needed to content gathering and production for WHO 13. The Meteorologist works with the weather team to develop comprehensive coverage, responds to breaking and severe weather and other urgent newsroom situations, and participates in promotional activities, including public appearances. The position also writes daily web stories about the local forecast, interacts with viewers and users on social media, and performs special projects and other duties as assigned. The role involves producing weather content for multiple platforms while maintaining journalistic integrity and production quality. It also includes writing, copy editing, researching, coordinating weather programming and other content, and reporting live-breaking news. The Meteorologist may shoot and edit video and sound, operate an ENG Live truck, drive news vehicles when needed, and work under deadline pressure.

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 of five years’ experience in weather reporting or anchoring, with the requirement potentially varying according to 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 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.
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.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.