Part-Time Meteorologist

Sinclair Broadcast Group; New Bloomfield (MO); Sur place; USD 20 664 - 38 572; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking a part-time meteorologist to forecast, produce and present engaging weather segments. You will issue warnings, create graphics, and report live during severe weather events.

The role requires strong writing, digital savviness, and a willingness to work with producers to tailor weather content for breaking and daily coverage. A dynamic, energetic presence and solid social media skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous on-air weather presenting experience preferred.
• Strong writing and digital storytelling skills.
• Knowledge of The Weather Company (WSI) for graphics.
• Ability to create distinctive weather graphics.
• Energetic, engaging on-air presence.
• Willingness to respond to severe weather off duty.
• Team-oriented; supports station-wide coverage.
• Proven track record of covering severe weather on-air and online.
• Proven strong social media engagement.

Responsabilités

• Forecasting, producing and presenting weather casts.
• Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, report live during weather events.
• Utilize social media during severe weather, and write weather stories.
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations.

Connaissances

On-air weather presenting

Digital storytelling

Strong writing skills

Engaging personality

Team player

Social media engagement

Live weather reporting

WSI knowledge

Outils

The Weather Company (WSI)

Description du poste

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

Responsibilities

• Forecasting, producing and presenting clear and concise weather casts that 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, and 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 who understands it is 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.