WFXR News is looking for a full-time meteorologist to join our acclaimed weather team. Certified as the most accurate weather team in the Roanoke-Lynchburg DMA for 8 consecutive years by WeatherRate, you’ll have the opportunity to hone your forecasting and broadcasting skills as part of a team with decades of combined broadcast meteorology experienced. Whether you’re a seasoned meteorologist or looking for your first opportunity at the green screen, you’ll be forecasting in a very active region—from tornadoes to tropical systems to winter storms and everything in between. And when you’re not broadcasting live in a newscast, you’ll work on weather stories that resonate with our viewers and help them understand how weather affects their daily lives. + * 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. + * Produces digital content, including written stories and video, detailing the local forecast on a daily basis. + *Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites. + *Write, report, edit and present weather-related stories for newscasts and digital properties. + *Performs special projects and other duties as assigned. Requirements & Skills + *Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology strongly preferred; otherwise, Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. + *Fluency in English. + *Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to ad-lib during live weathercasts. + *Experience in broadcast weather reporting or anchoring preferred. + *Knowledge of Baron weather systems, ENPS and Wordpress preferred. + *Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and multitask. + *Ability to listen and communicate professionally and effectively to solve problems and resolve issues both internally and externally. + *Valid driver’s license with a good driving record. + *Ability to work any shift, including overnights, weekends and holidays when needed, and respond immediately to emergent weather situations. 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.