Weather Reporter & Storyteller: Live Forecasts

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

WCYB-TV News 5 in the Tri-Cities is seeking a Meteorologist/Reporter who blends precise weather forecasting with impactful storytelling across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

You will forecast and present weathercasts, issue warnings, create graphics, and deliver live coverage during severe weather while contributing to community coverage. A flexible schedule and a 70-year brand heritage add opportunities to serve viewers daily.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or related field.
• One to two years of full-time weather forecasting, presentation, and reporting preferred.
• Recent graduates with strong forecasting and on-air skills encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, produce, and present weathercasts with accurate forecasting and storytelling.
• Issue timely warnings and alerts, create weather graphics, and deliver live coverage during severe weather.
• Contribute to social media weather content across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
• Develop weather stories and report on environmental and general news for local audiences.
• Collaborate with newsroom staff to tailor weather coverage for breaking news and routine forecasts.
• Adapt to a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended coverage during significant weather events.
• Represent the station at community events as a trusted ambassador for the brand.

Skills

Weather forecasting

Live reporting

Storytelling

Newsroom collaboration

Multi-platform content

Forecast graphics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or related field

Tools

WSI weather systems

Job description

WCYB-TV News 5 in the Tri-Cities is seeking a Meteorologist/Reporter who blends precise weather forecasting with impactful storytelling across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

You will forecast and present weathercasts, issue warnings, create graphics, and deliver live coverage during severe weather while contributing to community coverage. A flexible schedule and a 70-year brand heritage add opportunities to serve viewers daily.