Meteorologist

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking a Meteorologist to present the weather forecast on all platforms five days a week. You will be responsible for the content of the weather cast on-air and on our digital platforms.

The role involves forecasting, producing, and presenting weather casts, issuing warnings, producing graphics and maps, reporting live during weather events, and engaging with viewers across platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• 2 years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred

Responsibilities

• Forecast, produce and present clear weather casts that 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 and write weather stories.
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station.
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations.

Skills

Storytelling

Live shots

Forecasting

Writing

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Job description

WHP is looking for a Meteorologist to present the weather forecast on all platforms five days a week. As our Meteorologist, 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
• 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.
• 2 years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred

While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.

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.