Job Description
WJLA in Washington DC is looking for a Meteorologist to join our First Alert Weather Team. This is a full-time weather position with a primary focus on covering
our shows on Saturday and Sunday Evenings and filling in on various newscasts throughout the week . You will also produce content on our digital platforms, posting on social media, writing weather blogs, creating weather social graphics and engaging with our viewers on social media.
The main day to day responsibilities of the role will include…
• Forecasting, Producing and Presenting clear and concise weathercasts, which tell a story and connect with viewers
• Work with producers daily to determine relevant weather content and during severe weather
• Work as part of a team with other First Alert Weather Meteorologists
• Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events
• Post on social media consistently each day and during severe weather
• Write weather blogs for our website and app
• Will provide weather recordings for our radio partner(s)
• Engage with viewers on social media and utilizing 'user generated content' shared with us
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station
• Will provide weather recordings to our radio partner(s)
• Work as part of a team with other First Alert Weather meteorologists
What skills do you need to be successful in our role?
• Proven on-air experience in handling severe weather coverage
• Ability to demonstrate experience with active and visual live shots
• In Depth Knowledge of forecasting
• 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
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in weather presentation preferred
• Knowledge of WSI MAX system is a plus
• Proven on-air experience in handling severe weather coverage
While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
About Us
Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our team!
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjjo4w-54-198-200-128-42 in your application.