Weekend Meteorologist

American Meteorological Society, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. in Syracuse is seeking a Weekend Meteorologist to forecast and present the weekend weather on-air and on our digital platforms. You will be responsible for the weather content that viewers see and engage with across multiple channels.

Responsibilities include forecasting, producing graphics, issuing alerts, and presenting live during weather events. You will also use social media during severe weather and write weather stories for online platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field.
• Experience presenting weather on-air.
• Experience with weather graphics and maps.
• Strong storytelling and writing skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

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 forecasting for the region 5-days a week.
• Taking weather-related stories from concept to completion, working with news managers to secure photographers, edit and airtime.
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations.

Job description

Job Description

WSTM/WSTQ/WTVH is looking for a Weekend Meteorologist to present the weather forecast for the weekend and weekday news. As our Weekend 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
• Pitching story ideas, developing contacts and forecasting for the region 5-days a week
• Taking weather-related stories from concept to completion, working with news managers to secure photographers, edit and airtime
• 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.
• (years of experience) years' experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred

Final compensation range for this role is $20 - $24/hour.

Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location.

Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include:

• participation in a retirement plan
• life and disability insurance
• health
• dental and vision plans
• flexible spending accounts
• sick leave
• vacation time
• personal time
• parental leave
• employee stock purchase plan

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 Us

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. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.