Weekend Meteorologist/Content Creator
At a glance
Mid-level Content Creation role at Nexstar. NY, Elmira · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $74,275–$118,050 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Present weather forecasts mainly during weekend newscasts, with weekday coverage when other broadcasts need a fill-in
- Report, film, write and edit weather and news stories for broadcast, web and social channels
- Publish daily local-forecast stories online and create material for WETM+ and other digital outlets
- Coordinate weather coverage with the team and respond to severe weather, breaking news and other urgent newsroom needs
- Attend public events, engage with viewers online and report three days a week as an MMVJ
What you bring
- A meteorology degree or related education, or an equivalent mix of schooling and relevant work
- Weather presenting or reporting experience, from entry level through two years preferred
- You can film and edit stories independently, write them from start to finish and forecast weather confidently
- A valid driver’s license with a solid driving record, and flexibility to work any shift
Who this fits
This role suits someone who can move between weekend weather presenting and reporting, filming and editing stories for several platforms. You’ll also need to handle shift flexibility and report three days a week as an MMVJ.
From the employer
WETM/18 News seeks a talented Meteorologist/Content Creator. The selected candidate will do on-air weather forecast segments primarily for our weekend newscasts. They will also fill in as needed for other newscasts throughout the week. They will also create content for our digital platforms, including WETM+, our Smart TV streaming app. The weekend Meteorologist/Content Creator will report, shoot, write and edit weather/news reports across multiple platforms.
- Produce and present weather/news reports for all platforms.
- Ensures that all weather/news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
- Writes and delivers weather / news stories in a clear and concise manner.
- Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming and other content.
- Responds to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
- Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage.
- Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
- Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis.
- Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.
- The MMVJ part of the job includes reporting three days a week.
- Ability to shoot pictures and edit stories from beginning to end.
- Winning candidate will be posting on the web and social media.
- Compensation Range: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Entry level to 2 years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred.
- Must be able to shoot video and perform non-linear editing. Ability to write story from beginning to end. Knowledge of ENPS helpful.
- Proficiency with Barron’s Radar is helpful.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of the field of Meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting.
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Flexibility to work any shift.
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