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Nexstar Media Group Weekend Weather Anchor/Reporter in Fresno, California

The Weekend Weather Anchor forecasts weather conditions and produces and anchors weather reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. This position reports for news as needed during the week.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Produces and presents weather reports for Saturday and Sunday evening newscasts.• Ensures that all weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.• Presents weather forecasts on a variety of shifts, filling in for sick and vacationing colleagues on the weather team.

• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming and other content.• Responds to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.• Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage. • Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.• Works as a reporter on three weekdays turning stories for news• Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis.• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.

Requirements & Skills:

• 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.• Experience in weather reporting or anchoring.• Superior on-air presence.• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.• 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.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

  • The Meteorologist must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Meteorologist must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting.

  • $25.96+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level

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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, 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 The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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