Meteorologist

Simclair Inc; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair's WJAC in Johnstown, PA seeks a Meteorologist to present the weather forecast across on-air and digital platforms. You’ll craft compelling forecasts that tell a story and engage viewers.

You will forecast, produce, and present weather casts, issue alerts, create graphics, and report live during weather events. This role also involves engaging with viewers on social media and appearing publicly on behalf of the station.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• 1+ years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred.
• Ability to tell memorable and meaningful weather stories with strong live-shot skills.
• In-depth knowledge of forecasting and accurate weather reporting.
• Sharp writing and news judgment for weather stories.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, produce and present clear and concise weather casts that tell a story and engage 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.
• Pitch story ideas, develop contacts and report three days a week.
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations.

Skills

Forecasting

Live shots

Storytelling

Multitasking

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Equivalent combination of education and work experience

Job description

WJAC is looking for a Meteorologist to present the weather forecast. 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
• 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+ 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.