Weather Presenter & Storyteller - Live Forecasts

Simclair Inc; Axtell (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking a Meteorologist to present weather forecasts for on-air and digital platforms. You will forecast, produce and present weather casts, issue warnings, create graphics, and report live during weather events.

The role involves using social media for severe weather coverage, writing weather stories, and making public appearances for the station. A Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field is required, with 1–2 years of weather presentation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field required or equivalent work experience.
• 1–2 years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Pitching story ideas, developing contacts and reporting 3 days a week.
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations.

Skills

Storytelling

Live shots

Forecasting

Writing

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Job description

Sinclair is seeking a Meteorologist to present weather forecasts for on-air and digital platforms. You will forecast, produce and present weather casts, issue warnings, create graphics, and report live during weather events.

The role involves using social media for severe weather coverage, writing weather stories, and making public appearances for the station. A Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field is required, with 1–2 years of weather presentation experience preferred.