Meteorologist

WKRC is looking for a Weekday Meteorologist to present the weather forecast for our social, digital, and TV screens during the week - and weekends as necessary. 

The main day to day responsibilities of the role include: 

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• 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 when required
  
• Utilize social media during all shifts and especially during severe weather 
  
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station 
  
• Pitch weather-related story ideas 
  
• Work with producers and news managers to determine relevant weather content in everyday and breaking news situations
  

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

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• 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 and 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.
  
• 3 years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred
  

Although this position is posted as a Weekday Meteorologist, it will require flexibility in your schedule to cover either breaking news events or weather department time off requests.  We try to foster a work-life balance, but there are severe weather events that will need to require flexibility.

While 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.