Part-Time Meteorologist

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Missouri; Sur place; USD 20 664 - 34 440; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

KRCG 13 in Missouri is seeking a part-time meteorologist to forecast, produce and present weather stories that connect with viewers. You will issue warnings, create graphics, and report live during weather events.

Strong writing and digital skills are required, plus experience with weather content on-air and online; please include a link to an online demo reel when applying.

Qualifications

• Experience presenting weather and news information on-air is preferred.
• Strong writing skills and digital literacy are essential.
• Proven ability to cover severe weather on-air and online.
• Demonstrated engagement on social media related to weather reporting.

Responsabilités

• Forecast, produce and present weather casts that tell a story and connect with viewers.
• Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and map visuals, report live during weather events.
• Utilize social media during severe weather and write weather stories.
• Collaborate with producers to determine relevant weather content for breaking and everyday situations.

Connaissances

On-air meteorology

Digital savviness

Excellent writing

Social media engagement

Team player

Severe weather coverage

Outils

The Weather Company (WSI)

Description du poste

Overview

KRCG 13 has an exciting opportunity for you! We have an open position for a part-time meteorologist!

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
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations

Qualifications

• Previous on-air experience presenting weather and news information is preferred
• Extensive digital savvy, excellent writing skills
• Previous experience preferred with The Weather Company (WSI)
• Thorough knowledge of how to maximize The Weather Company (WSI) to create distinctive graphics presentations
• High energy and engaging personality
• Willingness to come in off duty when severe weather threatens our area
• Team player, someone who understands it's about the team, not one individual
• Proven track record of covering severe weather on-air and on digital
• Proof of strong social media engagement

While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.

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.