Meteorologist

Job Description

As a Meteorologist, you will be responsible for the content of the weather cast on-air and on our digital platforms. You will issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events.
• You must have the ability to utilize social media during severe weather, as well as write weather stories.
• You must produce and present clear and concise weather casts, which tell a story and connect with viewers.
• You will develop content and graphics for on-air, web and social media, making public appearances on behalf of the station, working with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations, doing live shots and reporting from community events and in breaking news.

As a reporter, you will need the skills to tell memorable stories. We value visual and compelling storytelling along with pitching story ideas.
• You will develop contacts and report on weekdays.
• • We're looking for someone with sharp news judgment, strong writing and excellent storytelling skills, and the ability to work well with others.
• Ability to demonstrate experience with active and visual live shots is required.
• You will be expected to produce content on a variety of platforms including, internet, social networking sites, and mobile phones, in addition to television.
• You must have excellent time management skills.

This is not an entry-level position – previous on-air experience presenting weather and news information is required.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4knpy-18-189-2-122-42 in your application.