We are seeking a talented and dynamic Digital Meteorologist to join our innovative weather team. As a Digital Meteorologist, you will be responsible for producing accurate and engaging weather content for multiple platforms. We’re looking for someone to write and produce weather stories for our dominate website and app. Shooting and editing videos to tell these stories will be a big part of the job. This person will also produce weather content for a new streaming channel. This could include live interviews in a video podcast style environment. You’ll be working with a team of six other meteorologists who create content for our broadcast and digital platforms. If you are passionate about weather, storytelling, and connecting with viewers in a digital environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Forecast Production:

• Develop, analyze, and deliver accurate weather forecasts.

• Prepare and write engaging weather stories in an easy-to-understand manner.

• Update forecasts and provide breaking weather news across all digital platforms, including website, streaming service, and social media.

• Live Streaming and On-Air Presentations:

• Provide live weather reports for streaming platforms, offering on-the-spot updates, severe weather alerts, and detailed explanations of changing weather conditions.

• Ability to ad-lib seamlessly during live streams, engaging with audiences while delivering critical weather information in an informative yet conversational tone.

• Host and participate in weather-related discussions, interviews, and Q&A sessions with viewers as necessary.

• Content Creation for Digital Platforms:

• Write clear, concise, and accurate weather stories for the website and social media.

• Work with the editorial team to create multimedia weather content (such as video segments, infographics, or interactive maps) for a variety of digital platforms.

• Maintain an understanding of digital trends and audience preferences to ensure content is timely and relevant.

• Collaboration and Innovation:

• Collaborate with meteorologists, digital producers, and content teams to ensure accurate and engaging weather coverage.

• Provide input on strategies to improve weather content on digital platforms and expand audience engagement.

• Stay updated on the latest meteorological techniques, tools, and trends to enhance forecasting capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a related field.

• Experience: Prior experience in meteorology, with a strong background in creating digital weather content. Previous experience in on-air or live streaming roles is a plus.

• Skills:

• Strong proficiency in weather forecasting, with the ability to interpret and explain complex data.

• Excellent ad-libbing and live presentation skills, with an ability to engage an audience and maintain composure under pressure.

• Proficient in digital content creation, including writing, video production, and social media.

• Experience with weather-related software/tools (such as radar, satellite imagery, weather models).

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

If you're ready to make a real impact in the world of digital weather reporting and storytelling, we encourage you to apply and join our forward-thinking team!

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 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 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 America,” 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. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

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