Dominant CBS/ABC combo serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee and Virginia communities. We are near major metropolitan areas including Knoxville, Charlotte, and Richmond. Our amazing community is rich in history and home to the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol Motor Speedway, and World Class Hiking and Fishing.

We are seeking a SUPERSTAR Meteorologist.

Join our team which has been a LEADER in delivering local content to our viewers for more than 70 years.

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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, 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 The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. 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.