Temporary Part-time Meteorologist

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group in Oklahoma is seeking a temporary part-time Meteorologist to forecast, produce and present the weather for our news and digital platforms. This role includes issuing warnings, creating graphics, and reporting live during weather events.

You will work closely with producers to determine relevant weather content and may make public appearances on behalf of the station. A focus on visual storytelling and accuracy is essential for engaging viewers.

Qualifications

• Strong storytelling skills to convey weather information clearly.
• Proficient forecasting abilities and weather analysis experience.
• Experience delivering live weather segments with visuals.
• Solid news-writing and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines during broadcasts.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, produce and present clear weather casts that tell a story.
• Issue warnings, produce graphics/maps, and report live during weather events.
• Utilize social media for severe weather updates and write weather stories.
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station.
• Collaborate with producers to determine relevant weather content.

Skills

Storytelling

Forecasting

Live shot experience

News writing

Multitasking under deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field

Job description

KTUL is looking for a temporary part-time Meteorologist to present the weather forecast for the news. As our 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
• 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.
• 1 year of 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.

About Sinclair

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed.