Weekend Meteorologist Reporter

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group’s Nashville stations are seeking a Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter to forecast the weekend weather and report three days a week. You’ll produce clear on-air weathercasts, write weather stories for digital platforms, and deliver engaging visuals with accurate forecasts.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology or related field, 2 years of weather presentation experience preferred, and the ability to develop compelling storytelling across screen and online

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field.
• 2 years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred.
• Ability to tell memorable and meaningful weather stories on air and online.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting, Producing and Presenting clear and concise weathercasts that tell a story.
• Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics/maps, report live during weather events.
• Utilize social media during severe weather and write weather stories.
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station.
• Pitch story ideas and report three days a week; coordinate with producers on weather content.

Skills

Storytelling

Live weather reporting

Forecasting knowledge

Strong writing

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Job description

WZTV/WUXP/WNAB 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 weathercast on-air. In addition you must have a proven track record of persistent, consistent, and compelling presence on our digital platforms.

The main day to day responsibilities of the role will include…

• Forecasting, Producing and Presenting clear and concise weathercasts, 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 reporting 3 days a week
• 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 on air and online
• Ability to demonstrate experience with active and visual live shots
• In depth knowledge of weather 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, and please include samples of both your on air and your digital execution.

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.