Weekend Meteorologist Reporter

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Broadcast Group is actively seeking a Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter in Pensacola, Florida. This position requires presenting weekend weather forecasts, issuing weather warnings, and reporting on weather-related stories three times a week. The ideal candidate will possess strong storytelling and live shot skills, along with a Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or a related field. Experience in weather presentation is preferred, and the role offers an opportunity to connect with the community via public appearances and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories.
• Experience with active and visual live shots.
• In-depth knowledge of forecasting.
• Exceptional writing skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Two years' experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Present clear and concise weather forecasts.
• Issue warnings and alerts during weather events.
• Utilize social media during severe weather.
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station.
• Pitch story ideas and report on consumer-related items.
• Work with producers to determine weather content.

Skills

Storytelling

Live shot experience

Forecasting knowledge

News judgement

Writing skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field

Job description

WEAR is looking for a Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter to present the weather forecast for the weekend news and report on weather, health, consumer-related items 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
• Pitch story ideas, developing contacts and reporting on weather, health, consumer-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 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.