The Bilingual Weathercaster presents the weather forecast on air and online and anchors weather reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. This position is mainly for our Spanish speaking newscast, Tampa Hoy, however depending upon proficiency of presentation, there may be opportunities on English speaking newscasts as well.
- Presents weather reports for all platforms.
- Ensures that all weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
- Delivers weather 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 newsrooms situations as required.
- Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage.
- Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
- Writes web stories detailing the local forecast on a daily basis.
- Produces creative content for and interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Fluency in English & Spanish
- Passion for weather and willingness to become proficient in meteorology is integral for this role.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written (including Spanish) with the ability to ad lib when required.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Flexibility to work any shift
Top Skills
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions.
In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers.
From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.