Meteorologist

Job Description

WCYB-TV in the beautiful Mountain Empire region of Northeast Tennessee/Southwest Virginia is looking for a Meteorologist to present the weather forecast for our weekend morning newscasts and to assist our weather team, as needed, during the week. As our Meteorologist, you are responsible for the content of the weathercast on-air and on our digital and social media platforms.

The main day-to-day responsibilities will include the following:
• Forecasting, producing, and presenting clear and easy-to-understand weathercasts, which tell a story and connect with our viewers
• Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and live reporting during severe weather events
• Utilize social media during severe weather, as well as write weather stories on multiple platforms
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations
• Assist with producing weather content on our website and digital media platforms

To be successful in this role:
• Understanding of weather and news content management systems, such as WSI Max, Live Wire, and I-News
• Calm under pressure when there is severe weather
• Ability to relate weather to people's everyday lives
• An active participant on social media and digital platforms
• Flexibility with scheduling to cover severe and disruptive weather conditions
• Demonstrated ability of live broadcast capabilities in-studio, on location, and with a mobile storm tracking vehicle

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!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-roj654-3-14-255-167-42 in your application.