Morning Meteorologist

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Cherokee Woods (TN); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WTVC, part of Sinclair Broadcast Group, seeks a Meteorologist to forecast, produce and present weather for our daily 4.5-hour news broadcast and to craft engaging weather content for digital and on‑air platforms.

You will issue warnings, create graphics, report during weather events, and appear publicly. A bachelor’s degree in meteorology or related field is required, with one year of weather presentation experience preferred; strong storytelling and deadline-driven multitasking are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong forecasting knowledge with ability to tell a story through weather presentations.
• Bachelor's degree in meteorology or related field, or equivalent education/experience.
• 1 year of weather presentation and reporting experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Forecast, produce, and present clear weather casts for daily broadcasts.
• Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics/maps, and report during weather events.
• Utilize social media to share weather updates 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 regular programming.

Connaissances

Forecasting

Multitask

Bachelor's degree in meteorology

Weather presentation experience

Formation

Bachelor's degree in meteorology or related field

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.