Weekend Meteorologist/Multi Media Reporter

Nexstar Media Group • Colorado Springs, CO • 2d ago

At KXRM FOX21, we believe a rewarding career should come with an exceptional quality of life. Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in beautiful Colorado Springs, you'll spend your days covering everything from bluebird skies to blizzards, wildfire smoke to spring snowstorms (sometimes all before lunch). If you're looking for a newsroom where no two days are the same, you've found it.

We're champions for Southern Colorado. We expose problems, provide solutions, and highlight progress to help make our community an even better place to live, work, and thrive. We move fast, think creatively, and aren't interested in "the way we've always done it." If you're someone who enjoys a challenge, thrives under deadline pressure, and wants the freedom to tell stories in new and engaging ways, you'll fit right in.

The Weekend Meteorologist / MMJ Reporter 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 station social media sites.

The MMJ part of the job includes reporting three days a week.

Ability to shoot and edit stories from beginning to end.

Winning candidate will be posting on the web and social media.

Follows company social media policies.

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 of 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.

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

COMPENSATION RANGE: Annual Salary: $45,000 + commensurate on experience ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: - A career path to grow your professional experiences - Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits - Retirement savings plan with company match - Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire. SCAM ALERT: Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv .

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.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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