Meteorologist

Sinclair Inc.; Axtell (NE); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sinclair is seeking a Meteorologist to present weather forecasts for on-air and digital platforms. You will forecast, produce and present weather casts, issue warnings, create graphics, and report live during weather events.

The role involves using social media for severe weather coverage, writing weather stories, and making public appearances for the station. A Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field is required, with 1–2 years of weather presentation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field required or equivalent work experience.
• 1–2 years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred.

Responsabilités

• Forecasting, Producing and Presenting clear and concise weather casts, which tell a story and connect with viewers.
• Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events.
• Utilize social media during severe weather, as well as write weather stories.
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station.
• Pitching story ideas, developing contacts and reporting 3 days a week.
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations.

Connaissances

Storytelling

Live shots

Forecasting

Writing

Multitasking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Description du poste

NTV is looking for a Meteorologist to present the weather forecast for whatever shift you're assigned. As one of our Meteorologists you are responsible for the content of the weather cast on-air and on our digital 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 and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events
• Utilize social media during severe weather, as well as write weather stories
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station
• Pitching story ideas, developing contacts and reporting 3 days a week
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations

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

• Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories, we value visual and compelling storytelling
• Ability to demonstrate experience with active and visual live shots
• In Depth Knowledge of forecasting
• Sharp news judgement and exceptional writing skills
• Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• 1-2 years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

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.