What are the responsibilities and job description for the Meteorologist position at Sinclair Inc.?
Sinclair is looking for a Meteorologist.
This position will be responsible for the content of the weather cast on-air and for our digital platforms. You will issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events. You must be able to utilize social media during severe weather, as well as write weather stories. You will be expected to produce content on a variety of platforms including reporting when assigned, internet, social networking sites, and mobile phones, in addition to television. You must have excellent time management skills.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Experience in weather presentation is preferred.
- Prior reporting experience preferred.
While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.
Sinclair, Inc.is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!
This role is available in the following locations: Baltimore, MD; Asheville, NC; New Bern, NC; Cincinnati, OH; Steubenville, OH; Oklahoma City, OK; Johnstown, PA & Charleston, WV.
Benefits:
Sinclair offers a competitive total rewards package and offers benefits you and your family can count on.
- Competitive Salary
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401k Retirement w/ Match
- Paid Holidays & Time off
- And Many More!
About Us
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; owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD and The Nest; and owns and provides services to 21 regional sports network brands. 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. Sinclair, through its venture subsidiary, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI.
