Meteorologist

Simclair Inc; Kalamazoo (MI, AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking a Meteorologist/Reporter to present weekend forecasts and develop impactful weather-related stories. The role focuses on accurate forecasts, storytelling, and multi-platform content, with opportunities for live reporting during weather events.

Ideal candidates have strong on-air delivery, a digital-first mindset, and a Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology with 2+ years of weather presentation experience. Sinclair emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a drug-free workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology required.
• Experience with live on-air weather reporting preferred.
• Ability to produce weather content for digital and social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting, producing and presenting weathercasts that tell a story.
• Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events.
• Deliver calm, confident coverage during severe weather events.
• Create original weather content for digital and social platforms.
• Write and update forecasts for multiple platforms.
• Pitch weather-related stories and develop contacts.

Skills

Forecasting

On-air delivery

Live weather coverage

Storytelling

Multiplatform content

Editing

Graphics/maps creation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Tools

Video editing

Graphics software

Job description

WWMT/ARC West Michigan is looking for a Meteorologist/Reporter to present the weather forecast for the weekend news and produce impactful weather-related/environmental stories 3 days a week. You'll be responsible for delivering accurate, compelling forecasts while helping our content center own severe weather coverage. We want someone with a strong on-air delivery and digital-first mindset who can produce content on multiple platforms.

Responsibilities of the role will include…

• Forecasting, producing and presenting clear and concise weathercasts, which tell a story and connect with viewers
• Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events
• Deliver calm, confident coverage during severe weather and other high-impact weather events.
• Create original weather-related content for digital, social platforms
• Write and update forecasts for our multiple platforms.
• Pitch weather-related, environmental stories and develop contacts
• Ability to shoot, write and edit as needed.
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station
• Fill-in on weekday newscasts and other shifts as needed.

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

• Have strong forecasting skills and weather judgment
• Produce weather segments that provide context and are easy to understand
• Must have experience with live severe weather coverage on multiple platforms
• Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories; we value visual and compelling storytelling on air and online
• Ability to handle active and visual live shots
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology
• 2 years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred

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.

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at
www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.