Meteorologist (Part-Time/Temporary)

American Meteorological Society; Columbus, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

WSYX/WTTE in Columbus, OH is seeking a part-time, temporary Meteorologist to present the weather forecast on-air and on our digital platforms.

The role includes forecasting, producing and presenting weather casts, issuing warnings, creating graphics, and reporting live during weather events. You will also use social media during severe weather and write weather stories.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Forecast, produce and present clear weather casts on-air and for digital platforms.
• Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, 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 3 days a week.
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations.

Skills

Storytelling

Live shots

Forecasting

News judgement

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Equivalent education/experience

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.