Weekend Meteorologist

MERCY COLLEGE; Village of Dobbs Ferry (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MERCY COLLEGE is hiring a Weekend Meteorologist responsible for on-air weather presentations, reporting during severe weather, and using social media effectively. Candidates should possess a degree in Meteorology and have experience in weather presentation. This full-time position offers competitive hourly compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of forecasting.
• Exceptional writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting and presenting weather casts on-air.
• Issue warnings and alerts during severe weather.
• Utilize social media and write weather stories.

Skills

Storytelling

Live weather presentation

News judgement

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or related field

Job description

and the job listing Expires on September 30, 2025

WRGB/WCWN is looking for a Weekend Meteorologist to present the weather forecast for the weekend news. As our Weekend Meteorologist you are responsible for the content of the weather cast on-air and on our digital platforms. You will also be required to do some reporting and fill in on other shows as needed throughout the week.

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 in both markets
• Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events.
• Assist in severe weather coverage as needed.
• 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

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.
• 2 years experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred

While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $20.00-25.00 per 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 and 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 Sinclair

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 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation’s largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed 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.