Weekend Meteorologist Reporter

Sinclair

Pensacola, FL

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with weather presentation experience and strong storytelling skills working in broadcast media.

Best fit for

Candidates with weather presentation experience and a demonstrated ability to tell compelling stories on camera
— “Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories, we value visual and compelling storytelling”
Individuals who can handle live weather reporting and produce visual content during severe weather events
— “Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events”
Professionals with a background in forecasting and a preference for working in broadcast news environments
— “In Depth Knowledge of forecasting”

Things to consider

The role requires a commitment to work three days a week, including weekend shifts
— “report 3 days a week”
Candidates must be prepared to make public appearances on behalf of the station
— “Make public appearances on behalf of the station”

How to stand out

Include a link to a demo reel that showcases live weather reporting and storytelling skills
— “While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.”
Highlight experience with social media use during severe weather events in your application materials
— “Utilize social media during severe weather”
Emphasize your ability to collaborate with producers and contribute to breaking weather content
— “Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations”

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What success looks like

accurate and engaging weather forecasts
successful public appearances

Typical background

degree in meteorologyexperience in weather presentation

Skills & requirements

Required

ForecastingVisual StorytellingNews JudgementWriting SkillsMultitasking

Preferred

Live Shot ExperienceMeteorology

Stack & domain

ForecastingProducing And Presenting Weather CastsWriting Weather StoriesMultitaskingVisual And Compelling StorytellingLive ShotsNews JudgementWriting SkillsLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkMeteorologyBroadcastingNews Reporting

About the role

Original posting from Sinclair

WEAR is looking for a Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter to present the weather forecast for the weekend news and report 3 days a week. As our Weekend Meteorologist/Reporter you are responsible for the content of the weather cast on-air and on our digital platforms.
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 viewersIssue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather eventsUtilize social media during severe weather, as well as write weather storiesMake public appearances on behalf of the stationPitching story ideas, developing contacts and reporting on weather-related items 3 days a weekWork with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situationsWhat skills do you need to be successful in our role?
Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories, we value visual and compelling storytellingAbility to demonstrate experience with active and visual live shotsIn Depth Knowledge of forecastingSharp news judgement and exceptional writing skillsAbility to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasksBachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.Two years’ experience in weather presentation and weather-related reporting preferredWhile applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.
EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:
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.
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 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair's AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

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