Weekend Meteorologist Reporter

American Meteorological Society; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. via WEAR is seeking a Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter in Pensacola, FL to present weekend forecasts and report three days a week. You will create clear, engaging weather content for on-air and digital platforms.

The role emphasizes storytelling, live shot presentation, and timely weather reporting, with responsibility for issuing warnings, graphics, and social media updates during severe weather events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Two years' experience in weather presentation and weather-related reporting preferred.
• Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories, we value visual and compelling storytelling.
• Experience with active and visual live shots.
• In depth knowledge of forecasting.
• Sharp news judgement and exceptional writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting, Producing and Presenting clear and concise weather casts, 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 on weather-related items 3 days a week
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations

Skills

Storytelling

Live shots

Forecasting

Writing

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Job description

Job Description

WEAR 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.

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
• 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 on weather-related items 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
• 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.
• Two years' experience in weather presentation and weather-related reporting preferred

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 Us

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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found 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.