Meteorologist

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WPDE, part of Sinclair Broadcast Group, invites a meteorologist to join our team in Myrtle Beach, SC. You will forecast, present, and produce weather content for on-air broadcasts and digital platforms, including live coverage during severe weather.

You will issue warnings, create graphics/maps, and report for social media while collaborating with our chief meteorologist and producers to deliver engaging weather storytelling to our viewing audience.

Qualifications

• Proven forecasting expertise and ability to tell a clear weather story.
• Strong writing skills for on-air and digital delivery.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines during live coverage.
• Ability to craft impactful weather content for social platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field; relevant experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, produce and present weather casts clearly and concisely for TV and digital.
• Issue warnings, alerts, and report live during weather events with graphics/maps.
• Create weather stories for digital and social platforms; engage with audience online.
• Make public appearances to represent the station.
• Collaborate with producers to select relevant weather content for breaking and routine coverage.

Skills

Forecasting

News judgment / writing

Multitasking

Social media content

Weather presentation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Job description

WPDE in Myrtle Beach, SC has a exciting opportunity for you! The qualified candidate will be responsible for working with our team of meteorologists in the creation of weather segments, live-breaking/severe weather events, and producing weather-related stories and content for our digital and social platforms. Along with the Chief and other Meteorologists, you will be responsible for the content of the weather cast on-air and on our digital platforms. You will present on-air forecasts, issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and provide content to digital and social media.

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?

• In Depth Knowledge of forecasting
• Sharp news judgement and exceptional writing skills
• Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks
• Ability to produce impactful content for social media
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• 2 plus 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 atwww.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.