Meteorologist

Sinclair Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WHP is seeking a Meteorologist to present the weather forecast on all platforms five days a week, responsible for weather content on-air and online. The role emphasizes storytelling through forecasts and graphics, with duties spanning live reporting, audience engagement, and timely weather content decisions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or related field, or equivalent experience, plus 2 years of weather presentation and reporting as a preferred minimum.

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

• 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

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

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.