Weekend Meteorologist

Sinclair Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair is seeking a Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter in Syracuse to forecast and present weekend weather on air and online. You will produce weather content, tie forecasts to storytelling, and engage viewers across platforms.

The role requires strong forecasting ability, visual storytelling, and the ability to report and write for multiple platforms. Weekend schedule includes three reporting days with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or related field.
• Years of experience in weather presentation preferred.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, produce and present clear weekend weather casts.
• Issue warnings, produce graphics/maps and report live during weather events.
• Utilize social media during severe weather and write weather stories.

Skills

Storytelling

Live shots

Forecasting

News judgment

Writing skills

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Education

Meteorology degree

Job description

Overview

WSTM/WSTQ/WTVH is looking for a Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter to present the weather forecast for the weekend news and report 3 days a week. As our Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter you are responsible for the content of the weather cast on-air and on our digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting, producing and presenting clear and concise weather casts that 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
• Pitch story ideas, develop contacts and report 3 days a week
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations

Qualifications

• Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories; value visual and compelling storytelling
• Ability to demonstrate experience with active and visual live shots
• In-depth knowledge of forecasting
• Sharp news judgment and exceptional writing skills
• Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Years of experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred

Compensation and Benefits

Final compensation range for this role is $20 - $24/hour. Final compensation will be determined by factors such as 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 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.