Part-Time Meteorologist
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Job overview
Sinclair Broadcast Group is hiring a Part-Time Meteorologist. KRCG 13 is seeking a part-time meteorologist to forecast, produce, and present clear and concise weather casts that connect with viewers. The role involves issuing warnings and alerts, creating graphics and maps, reporting live during weather events, and utilizing social media during severe weather. The meteorologist will also collaborate with producers to determine relevant weather content.
Key focus areas include Forecast, Produce and Present clear and concise weather casts, Issue warnings and alerts, and Produce graphics and maps.
Preferred (not required): Forecasting, Producing Weather Casts, Presenting Weather Casts, and Issue Warnings And Alerts.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Full job description
KRCG 13 has an exciting opportunity for you! We have an open position for a part-time meteorologist!
The main day to day responsibilities of the role will include…
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Forecasting, Producing and Presenting clear and concise weather casts, which tell a story and connect with viewers
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Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events
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Utilize social media during severe weather, as well as write weather stories
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Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations
What skills do you need to be successful in our role?
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Previous on-air experience presenting weather and news information is preferred
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Extensive digital savvy, excellent writing skills
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Previous experience preferred with The Weather Company (WSI)
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Thorough knowledge of how to maximize The Weather Company (WSI) to create distinctive graphics presentations
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High energy and engaging personality
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Willingness to come in off duty when severe weather threatens our area
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Team player, someone who understands it's about the team, not one individual
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Proven track record of covering severe weather on-air and on digital
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Proof of strong social media engagement
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.
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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