Meteorologist
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.Chicopee, Massachusetts, United States
Posted January 8, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 316,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with more than 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All Americans,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property.
Job Description
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. Primary responsibilities include preparing and presenting weather forecasts on weekend morning newscasts; 3 days midweek weather, climate, science, and occasional general assignment reporting, and fill-in weather anchoring as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
- Minimum five years' experience in weather reporting or anchoring
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record