Lead Meteorologist & Weather Storyteller for TV & Digital

CBS2 Boise; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking a Chief Meteorologist for CBS2/FOX9 in Boise, Idaho. The role focuses on delivering engaging weather content across television and digital platforms, including forecast presentations and public appearances.

The successful candidate will create forecasts, issue warnings, and collaborate with production teams to tell compelling weather stories across all platforms, including social media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Idaho weather knowledge preferred.
• Proven forecasting experience.
• Exceptional writing and news judgment.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Experience producing engaging weather content for digital and social media.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Forecasting

Idaho weather

News judgment

Writing skills

Social media content

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Related field / equivalent experience

Job description

Sinclair is seeking a Chief Meteorologist for CBS2/FOX9 in Boise, Idaho. The role focuses on delivering engaging weather content across television and digital platforms, including forecast presentations and public appearances.

The successful candidate will create forecasts, issue warnings, and collaborate with production teams to tell compelling weather stories across all platforms, including social media.