Chief Meteorologist

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Boise, Northern (ID, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group's Boise station is seeking a Chief Meteorologist to lead weather coverage across TV and digital platforms. You will deliver accurate forecasts, issue timely warnings, and tell compelling weather stories for audiences on broadcast and social channels.

The successful candidate will bring deep forecasting expertise, Idaho weather familiarity, and strong writing and newsroom judgment to drive engaging weather storytelling both on-air and online.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven on-air presenting and storytelling skills.
• Strong newsroom writing and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting, Producing and Presenting clear weather casts for TV, digital, and social platforms.
• Issue warnings and create graphics/maps during weather events.
• Develop engaging weather content for digital, YouTube and social media.
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station.
• Collaborate with producers to tailor weather content for breaking and everyday coverage.

Skills

Forecasting

Idaho weather

News judgment

Writing skills

Social media content

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Job description

CBS2/FOX9 is looking for our next Chief Meteorologist. The successful candidate will have proven experience delivering engaging weather content on digital and social media as well as television. You will create and present forecasts and issue warnings on all platforms.

The main day to day responsibilities of the role will include…

• Forecasting, Producing and Presenting clear and concise weather casts, which tell a story and connect with viewers
• Issue warnings, alerts, produce graphics and maps during weather events that keep the audience informed
• Create engaging weather content for digital, Youtube and social media
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

• In-Depth Knowledge of forecasting
• Knowledge of Idaho weather preferred
• Sharp news judgement and exceptional writing skills
• Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks
• Ability to produce impactful content for social media
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Sinclair:

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.