Meteorologist (Part-Time/Temporary)

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking a part-time, temporary Meteorologist to deliver engaging weather forecasts for WSYX/WTTE on-air and across digital platforms. The role emphasizes storytelling, accurate forecasting, and timely weather reporting.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field, or equivalent experience, plus 2 years of weather presentation and reporting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• 2 years' experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred.
• Ability to tell stories with weather forecasts and connect with viewers.
• Experience with live weather shots.
• Strong forecasting knowledge and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, produce and present clear weather casts on air and on digital platforms.
• Issue warnings, produce graphics/maps, report live during weather events.
• Use social media during severe weather and write weather stories.
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station.
• Pitch story ideas and develop contacts.
• Collaborate with producers to tailor weather content for breaking and everyday situations.

Skills

Storytelling

Live weather presentation

Forecasting knowledge

Writing skills

Multitasking

Weather presentation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Job description

WSYX/WTTE is looking for a part-time, temporary Meteorologist to present the weather forecast. As our Part-Time Temporary 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.
• 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.