Weekend Meteorologist Reporter

American Meteorological Society; Nashville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group is seeking a Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter in Nashville to present the weekend weather forecast and report three days a week. You will be responsible for creating compelling on-air weather content and supporting digital platforms with accurate forecasts.

The role requires strong storytelling, live-coverage capabilities, and the ability to work with producers to deliver timely weather coverage across multiple channels.

Qualifications

• Ability to tell memorable and meaningful weather stories on air and online.
• Experience with visual live shots and weather graphics.
• In-depth knowledge of weather forecasting and storm coverage.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, produce, and present clear weekend weathercasts that tell a story.
• Issue warnings and alerts; produce graphics and maps; report live during weather events.
• Engage on social media during severe weather and write weather stories for digital platforms.
• Make public appearances representing the station and engage with viewers.
• Pitch story ideas and develop contacts; report three days a week.
• Collaborate with producers to select relevant weather content for breaking and everyday situations.

Skills

Storytelling

Live weather shots

Weather forecasting

Writing skills

Deadline management

On-air presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field

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.