Weather Anchor & Live Forecast Storyteller

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Axtell (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NTV, part of Sinclair Broadcast Group, is seeking a skilled Meteorologist to deliver weather forecasts for assigned shifts. You will present on-air and contribute to digital platforms to tell a visual weather story.

You will forecast, produce and present clear weather casts, issue alerts, create graphics, report live during weather events, and engage viewers on social media. Bachelor's in Meteorology required; 1–2 years on-air weather experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field; equivalent work experience considered.
• 1–2 years’ on-air weather presentation experience preferred.
• Strong storytelling and writing abilities with clear on-air delivery.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, produce and present weather casts clearly and engagingly.
• Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, report live during weather events.
• Utilize social media for weather content and write weather stories for digital platforms.
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station.
• Pitch story ideas, develop contacts and report 3 days a week.
• Collaborate with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and daily situations.

Skills

Storytelling

Live visuals

Forecasting

Writing

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Job description

NTV, part of Sinclair Broadcast Group, is seeking a skilled Meteorologist to deliver weather forecasts for assigned shifts. You will present on-air and contribute to digital platforms to tell a visual weather story.

You will forecast, produce and present clear weather casts, issue alerts, create graphics, report live during weather events, and engage viewers on social media. Bachelor's in Meteorology required; 1–2 years on-air weather experience preferred.