Meteorologist

BroadBean; Pennsylvania; Sur place; USD 55 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Sinclair's WJAC is looking for a meteorologist to present the weather forecast on-air and on our digital platforms. You will forecast, produce, and present clear weather casts that tell a story and connect with viewers.

You will issue warnings and alerts, create graphics and maps, report live during weather events, and engage audiences on social media. A bachelor's degree in meteorology or related field, plus 1+ years of weather presentation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories, with visual storytelling.
• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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

Connaissances

Storytelling

Live shots

Forecasting

Writing skills

Multitasking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Description du poste

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.

• 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

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.

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. 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.