Morning Meteorologist

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Chattanooga (TN); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WTVC, part of Sinclair Broadcast Group, seeks a Meteorologist in Chattanooga, TN to forecast, produce and present the weather for our daily 4 1/2-hour news broadcast and digital platforms. The role involves telling a weather story, delivering clear forecasts with graphics, and reporting live during weather events.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in meteorology or related field (or equivalent experience) and at least 1 year of on-air weather presentation experience, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in meteorology or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 1 year of experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred
• Ability to forecast accurately and present clearly across platforms
• Experience producing weather graphics and maps is a plus

Responsabilités

• Forecast, produce and present clear weather casts that tell a story and connect with viewers.
• Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics/maps, and report live during weather events.
• Use social media multiple times daily to update viewers during severe weather and write weather stories.
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station.
• Collaborate with producers to determine relevant weather content for breaking and everyday situations

Connaissances

Forecasting

Weather presentation

Multitasking

Deadline prioritization

Public speaking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in meteorology

Equivalent education/experience

Description du poste

WTVC is looking for a Meteorologist to present the weather forecast for our daily 4 1/2-hour daily news broadcast. As our Meteorologist you are responsible for the content of the weather cast on our digital and linear 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 mutiple times daily, 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
• 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.