Meteorologist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • Wichita, KS

10d

About The Position

KSNW TV in Wichita, Kansas, is seeking a Meteorologist to forecast and present weather across television and digital platforms in a dynamic weather market. The role includes handling continuous severe-weather coverage in Tornado Alley and anchoring weathercasts for KSN and affiliated newscasts. Spanish-bilingual meteorologists may also provide forecasts and anchor weathercasts for the Telemundo station.

The Meteorologist will contribute weather content to social media, podcasts, streaming shows, and the station website, and take an active, visible role in the community. The position calls for strong forecasting and radar skills, effective on-camera communication, a positive and adaptable attitude, and the ability to work collaboratively in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Meteorology or equivalent; transcripts will be required.
• At least two years of professional broadcast meteorology experience.
• Strong forecasting skills and enthusiasm for meteorology.
• Outstanding real-time Dual Pol Doppler Radar interpretation skills.
• Dynamic, personable, genuine on-air performance skills.
• Ability to deliver weather content across multiple platforms and adapt to the changing digital environment.
• Excellent people skills for productive internal and external working relationships.
• Positive leadership skills to create and maintain a cohesive weather team.
• Fluency in English.
• Willingness to learn and gain expertise with relevant broadcast meteorology systems.
• Ability to occasionally lift objects up to 50 pounds and work in extreme outdoor weather conditions.
• Availability for long hours, weekends, evenings, and holidays; some travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish bilingual ability.
• Familiarity with Baron broadcast meteorology systems.
• AMS/CBM and/or NWA Seal, or the ability to obtain a seal.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and prepare weather products across television and digital platforms.
• Anchor weathercasts on KSN and affiliated newscasts; Spanish-bilingual meteorologists will anchor weathercasts on Telemundo newscasts.
• Anchor severe-weather coverage and produce special severe-weather content as required.
• Develop content for social media, podcasts, and other digital platforms to inform and engage viewers and grow the audience.
• Play an active and visible role in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time