Weekend Meteorologist / Multimedia Journalist

Nexstar Open · verified Sep 11, 2026

KY, Henderson Full-time Mid-level Video Production

Mid-level Video Production role at Nexstar. KY, Henderson · full-time.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Report general news during the week and anchor weather on weekends or other assigned shifts
Research stories, interview sources, and turn findings into fair, accurate coverage for broadcast and digital channels
Shoot, write, voice, edit, and publish local stories across web, streaming, social, and other platforms
Track daily hazards and major weather systems, then deliver calm, precise coverage during severe events
Pitch original ideas, ad-lib breaking news, and coordinate live shots with photographers, producers, and the assignment desk

What you bring

A B.A. or B.S., preferably focused on meteorology or a related discipline
Strong writing, grammar, editing, camera, photography, communication, and on-air presentation skills
Working knowledge of The Weather Company Max or a comparable forecasting system, plus ENPS or another newsroom system
Professional collaboration, receptiveness to feedback, careful time management, and close attention to detail
Ability to handle 25-30 pounds of equipment and work changing shifts, extra hours, days, and holidays

Who this fits

You’ll suit a multimedia journalist who can move between weekday reporting and weekend weather anchoring while presenting information clearly on air and online. The role calls for someone comfortable with live streaming, breaking-news improvisation, severe-weather coverage, and independent story development. Scheduling is flexible and may include additional shifts, extended hours, different days, and holidays.

From the employer

The Weekend Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist Reporter reports during the week and anchor weather during the weekend and to cover other weather shifts as needed. The successful candidate will need to be able to both report general news stories across all platforms and also relay weather information in a clear, easy-to-understand, accurate manner. This candidate must enterprise stories that connect with audiences across all devices and platforms. The candidate also needs to excel in ad-libbing, storytelling, shooting, writing, and editing local stories, and be able to participate in live streaming programs.

Produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Accurate and balanced reporting of news stories following company standards for journalistic integrity and quality
Delivery of clear, accurate, & relevant weather information on-air and online both on a daily basis and during severe weather events.
Contact news sources, set up interviews, conduct research, attend news events, then relay that information to an audience in clear, relevant, fair and accurate stories for on-air or for digital platforms.
Shoot, write, and edit stories ensuring accuracy, clarity, and strong storytelling
Contributes to our digital platforms by writing web articles, producing/hosting programs for our CTV streaming app and producing reels for our social accounts, and relay information on digital and social media platforms during severe weather events.
Creatively present stories in ways that engage today’s audiences, tailoring content for different devices and platforms
Must be able to ad-lib breaking news fluently with a strong ability to interact with anchors
Collaborate with photographer, producer, assignment desk on live shots as needed
Attend editorial meetings and regularly pitches original story ideas
Make calls, gather information, and set up interviews with news sources
Groom sources to break stories and to provide leads for stories
Produce and anchor weather casts, primarily for weekend newscasts, but also for other casts as needed
Track severe storms, winter weather systems, and daily hazards with precision and clarity.
Provide urgent, clear, and calm on-air coverage during severe weather events.
Ability to carry the station during severe weather coverage
Perform other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS:
Must interact professionally and productively with other employees and in the field
Exceptional writing, grammar and spelling.
Excellent communication skills with ability to ad-lib when required
Strong on-air presentation – must be credible, personable and engaging
Excellent time management skills maintaining strong attention to detail
Excellent editing, video camera/news photography skills
Ability to carry 25-30 pounds of equipment
Flexible with schedule and willing to work additional hours or days or different shifts and holidays as required by news content
Knowledge and ability to use The Weather Company Max system or similar weather forecasting system
Knowledge and ability to use ENPS or other newsroom computer systems
Must be able to accept constructive direction and feedback
B.A. or B.S. Degree preferably in meteorology or related field.