Job Description

Location: MA-Boston

Job Title: Meteorologist - WFXT TV

Position Overview

Boston 25 News is seeking an experienced, dynamic Broadcast Meteorologist to join our award-winning weather team serving the Boston television market. We are looking for a seasoned forecaster who brings strong on-air experience and a clear, authoritative delivery to our breaking weather coverage. The ideal candidate has a digital-first mindset and connects authentically with viewers on-air and online.

New England is one of the most challenging and impactful weather markets in the country. From nor’easters and blizzards to severe thunderstorms and tropical systems, the Boston 25 Weather Experts play a critical role in keeping viewers safe and informed.

Please submit your resume, link to demo reel (including breaking weather coverage), and examples of digital/social content.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver clear, accurate, and engaging forecasts across multiple daily newscasts
• Provide confident, in-depth coverage during severe and breaking weather events
• Contribute to storm tracking and team coverage during high-impact weather
• Create and publish timely, compelling content for digital, app, streaming, and social platforms
• Produce weather explainers and enterprise content that enhances viewer understanding
• Utilize WSI weather systems to build visually compelling graphics and presentations
• Collaborate with newsroom leadership to integrate weather coverage across all platforms
• Represent the station at community events and public appearances

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science
• Active AMS Seal of Approval (CBM or CDM preferred)
• Minimum 3–5 years of on-air broadcast meteorology experience (major or competitive mid-major market preferred)
• Proven experience covering severe weather and extended storm events
• Strong working knowledge of WSI systems
• Excellent live presentation, ad-libbing, and storytelling skills
• Demonstrated digital-first approach, including social media and app engagement
• Flexible scheduling, including weekends and holidays, may be required, along with participation in an on-call rotation
• This is an on-site, in-station role in the Boston 25 Newsroom

Preferred Qualifications

• Active AMS Seal of Approval (CBM or CDM preferred)
• Minimum 3–5 years of on-air broadcast meteorology experience (major or competitive mid-major market preferred)

The annual salary range for this position is $120,000 to $195,000

About Cox Media Group 
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit 

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