Weekend Meteorologist & AR Weather Storyteller

American Meteorological Society; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. in Columbus is seeking a Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter to join our award-winning weather team. You will forecast, report from the field, and craft compelling weather storytelling across TV, streaming, and digital channels.

You'll leverage Central Ohio’s AR weather system to create immersive forecasts, while delivering accurate weather updates and enterprise stories that engage viewers during severe weather and daily coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field; Meteorology preferred.
• AMS/CBM designation preferred or ability to obtain.
• Three years of on-air forecasting experience preferred.
• Experience reporting, shooting, writing, and editing news stories preferred.
• Strong knowledge of severe weather forecasting and live television.
• Experience with weather graphics systems and forecasting technology.
• Excellent communication, live reporting, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and flexible hours during breaking weather coverage.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present weathercasts on multiple channels.
• Use augmented reality system to enhance weather storytelling.
• Report from the field during weather events and breaking news.
• Develop enterprise weather stories intersecting with public safety and infrastructure.
• Deliver calm coverage during high-impact weather events.
• Create content for digital, social, streaming platforms daily.
• Write and update forecasts for websites and apps.
• Shoot, write, and edit stories as needed.
• Explain complex weather clearly to viewers.
• Develop graphics to improve understanding.
• Participate in community appearances and outreach.
• Fill in on weekday newscasts as needed.

Skills

Forecasting skills

Storytelling

Live reporting

Communication

Digital content

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Meteorology

AMS/NWA CBM

3+ years on-air forecasting

Tools

AR weather system

Weather graphics systems

Forecasting technology

Job description

Sinclair, Inc. in Columbus is seeking a Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter to join our award-winning weather team. You will forecast, report from the field, and craft compelling weather storytelling across TV, streaming, and digital channels.

You'll leverage Central Ohio’s AR weather system to create immersive forecasts, while delivering accurate weather updates and enterprise stories that engage viewers during severe weather and daily coverage.