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Nexstar Topeka seeks a versatile Broadcast Meteorologist and News Producer to join our dynamic newsroom. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to deliver impactful weather coverage on-air while also shaping the day's news as a newscast producer.

The successful candidate will deliver weekend morning weather forecasts, produce our 9 p.m. newscast three days a week, and fill in on other meteorology shifts as needed.

Key Responsibilities

As a Meteorologist:

+ Prepare and present accurate, engaging weather forecasts across all platforms.

+ Monitor and respond to severe weather and breaking news.

+ Collaborate with the weather team to provide comprehensive coverage.

+ Post timely forecast updates and weather stories to web and social platforms.

+ Represent the station at community events and promotional appearances.

+ Shoot, write, and edit weather/news packages as needed.

As a News Producer:

+ Produce compelling daily newscasts with a strong mix of news and features.

+ Write and edit scripts, teases, and video content for broadcast and digital.

+ Approve scripts, time the newscast, and manage story flow.

+ Coordinate live shots and work closely with the team to deliver high-quality productions.

+ Post stories and videos to the website and social media.

+ Engage with viewers and audiences through digital platforms.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in meteorology or related field.

+ Solid forecasting skills and familiarity with radar systems.

+ Strong writing, shooting, and non-linear editing skills (Adobe Premiere preferred.)

+ Familiarity with ENPS or similar newsroom systems is helpful.

+ Strong communication and time management skills.

+ Ability to meet deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced environment.

+ Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

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.