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Dominant CBS/ABC combo serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee and Virginia communities is looking for a SUPERSTAR Weekend Meteorologist.

Our amazing region is home to the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol Motor Speedway, a Hard Rock Hotel and & Casino plus World Class Hiking and Fishing.

Join our team which has been a part of the fabric of our community for more than 70 years and is a LEADER in delivering local content to our viewers.

To learn more about our beautiful area click here- Visit Tri-Cities

WJHL is looking for a Weekend Meteorologist who will produce and present weather forecasts and shoot, write and edit weather reports across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate must have a passion for weather and be a strong communicator.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

+ Produces and presents weather reports for Saturday and Sunday as well as other newscasts during the week.

+ 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

+ Report on weather-related stories during the week.

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ Superior on-air presence.

+ 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.

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.