Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Evening Meteorologist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.  •  $75k/yr  •  Colorado (Onsite)  •  6 days ago
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Job Description

Are you the kind of person who lights up the screen with your passion for weather storytelling? We’re looking for a fun, engaging Evening Meteorologist to join our weather team in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on connecting with viewers, making complex forecasts relatable, and helping audiences prepare for what’s ahead tomorrow and through the night. If you love storytelling, severe weather coverage, and keeping a community informed during critical moments, we want you on our team.

Duties:

  • Produce and present engaging, accurate weather and occasional news reports across all platforms.
  • Write and deliver weather stories in a clear, conversational, and approachable style, not over-the-top, but full of warmth and authenticity.
  • Ensure all weather and news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
  • Collaborate with producers, anchors, and newsroom staff to create compelling and informative evening coverage.
  • Bring energy and creativity to storytelling whether it’s sunshine or snow, you make viewers care about what’s happening outside.

Requirements and Skills:

  • A degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or related field.
  • Proven on-air experience delivering weathercasts that connect and engage.
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills — you make the science relatable.
  • A positive, team-first attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced newsroom environment.
  • Familiarity with the latest forecasting tools and digital weather platforms.
  • Strong understanding of the field of Meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting.
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

You’ll join a passionate, collaborative newsroom team that believes local news should feel personal, not formulaic. Every day, you’ll help viewers stay informed, prepared, and connected to their community — and have some fun while doing it. If you love the weather, love the people who live in it, and love bringing great storytelling to the screen, we’d love to meet you.

COMPENSATION RANGE:
Annual Salary: $75,000+ commensurate with 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.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

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 316,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units.

Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with more than 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 Americans,” 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.

Industry
Unknown
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Irving, TX
Year Founded
1996
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