Weather Presenter & Forecast Storyteller (Live)

American Meteorological Society; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. is seeking a Meteorologist to present the weather forecast on-air and across digital platforms for WJAC. You will forecast, produce, and present weather casts that tell a story and engage viewers.

Responsibilities include issuing warnings, producing graphics/maps, and reporting live during weather events. Use social media during severe weather and write weather stories; make public appearances on behalf of the station.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or equivalent education/experience.
• 1+ years' experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred.
• Ability to tell memorable stories with visual live shots and strong writing.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, produce, and present clear weather casts that tell a story and engage viewers.
• Issue warnings, create graphics/maps, and report live during weather events.
• Use social media during severe weather and write weather stories.
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station.
• Pitch story ideas and develop contacts; report three days a week.
• Collaborate with producers to determine relevant weather content.

Skills

Storytelling

Live shots

Forecasting

Writing

Multitasking

Weather presentation experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Sinclair, Inc. is seeking a Meteorologist to present the weather forecast on-air and across digital platforms for WJAC. You will forecast, produce, and present weather casts that tell a story and engage viewers.

Responsibilities include issuing warnings, producing graphics/maps, and reporting live during weather events. Use social media during severe weather and write weather stories; make public appearances on behalf of the station.