Meteorologist

Job Description

WKEF has an exciting opportunity for you! WKEF is looking for a Weekend Meteorologist to present the weather forecast for the weekend news and help support our weather broadcasts three days a week. As our Weekend Meteorologist you are responsible for the content of the weather forecast 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 forecasts, which tell a story and connect with viewers
• Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and reports live during major weather events
• Utilize social media during severe weather, as well as write weather stories
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station
• Working with our weather team to create weather-driven segments for weekday broadcasts, social media posts and filling in for our weekday meteorologists
• 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 weather-related stories
• In Depth Knowledge of forecasting
• Sharp weather 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.
• 2 years' experience in weather presentation preferred

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 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; 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-rvbkyn-18-222-78-65-42 in your application.