Weekend Weather Anchor & Storyteller

American Meteorological Society; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. in Syracuse is seeking a Weekend Meteorologist to forecast and present the weekend weather on-air and on our digital platforms. You will be responsible for the weather content that viewers see and engage with across multiple channels.

Responsibilities include forecasting, producing graphics, issuing alerts, and presenting live during weather events. You will also use social media during severe weather and write weather stories for online platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field.
• Experience presenting weather on-air.
• Experience with weather graphics and maps.
• Strong storytelling and writing skills.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

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 forecasting for the region 5-days a week.
• Taking weather-related stories from concept to completion, working with news managers to secure photographers, edit and airtime.
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations.

Job description

Sinclair, Inc. in Syracuse is seeking a Weekend Meteorologist to forecast and present the weekend weather on-air and on our digital platforms. You will be responsible for the weather content that viewers see and engage with across multiple channels.

Responsibilities include forecasting, producing graphics, issuing alerts, and presenting live during weather events. You will also use social media during severe weather and write weather stories for online platforms.