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 UsSinclair, 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.About the TeamThe life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.
Full-time- ID: #52804105
- State: Ohio Dayton / springfield 45401 Dayton / springfield USA
- City: Dayton / springfield
- Salary: USD TBD TBD
- Showed: 2024-10-31
- Deadline: 2024-12-30
- Category: Et cetera