Chief Meteorologist

Job Description

KRCR in Redding, CA, is looking for a full-time Chief Meteorologist to join our #1 news team in Northern California. As Chief Meteorologist, you will be responsible for accurate and timely weather reports for various audiences on air, as well as on our digital and social platforms. You will be responsible for leading our weather team of meteorologists and forecasters, overseeing weather forecasting and communication. You will issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events. You must be able to write weather stories for digital and utilize social media during severe weather. You will be expected to produce content on a variety of platforms, including social networking sites. You must have excellent time management skills.

Job Responsibilities:
• Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms
• Issue warnings and alerts
• Report live during weather events
• Forecast, produce, and present clear and concise forecasts that connect with viewers
• Developing content and graphics for on-air, web, and extensive social media
• Lead the weather team, assist managers in training and developing talent
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station
• Working with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations on-air and digital platforms
• Report from community events and breaking news
• Be part of the news team ensemble where you will do non-weather things like trending topics, community events, and interviews, as assigned

Required Skills and Experience:
• Previous on-air experience presenting weather and news information is required
• Extensive digital savvy, excellent writing skills
• Previous WSI experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge of how to maximize the WSI weather system to create distinctive graphics presentations
• High energy and engaging personality
• Willingness to come in off duty when severe weather threatens our area
• Team player. Someone who understands it's about the team, not one individual
• Proven track record of covering severe weather on-air and on digital
• Proof of strong social media engagement
• Meteorology degree required; nationally accredited weather seals preferred
• Proven ability to effectively report live in the field
• Willingness and ability to work any shift assigned

While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel. Applications without reels will not be considered.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $75,000 to $86,000. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

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 Sinclair

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 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-6kqj0q-18-97-14-80-42 in your application.