MMJ Weekend Weather Anchor

Job Description

KATU/KUNP is looking for a MMJ/Weekend Weather Anchor to present the weather forecast for the weekend news and report 3 days a week. As our MMJ/Weekend Morning Weather Anchor, you are responsible for the content of the weather cast on-air and on our digital platforms as well as shooting, writing, and editing news stories as an MMJ.
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 3 days a week as an MMJ.
• 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, both in weathercasts and as a reporter.
• 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 is welcomed, however, we will accept an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• 2 years' experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred
• Experience shooting, writing and editing elements for newcast packages. Demonstration of skill on hard news stories are a plus for your application.
While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.
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-z33zqq-216-73-216-71-42 in your application.