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Sinclair Broadcast Group

Meteorologist/Reporter_

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Pensacola, Florida, United States,


WEAR-TV in Pensacola Florida is looking for a Weekend Meteorologist. This position will be responsible for the content of the weather cast on-air and on our digital platforms. You will issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events. You must be able to utilize social media during severe weather, as well as write weather stories. You will be expected to produce content on a variety of platforms including, internet, social networking sites, and mobile phones, in addition to television. You must have excellent time management skills.**The main day to day responsibilities of the role will include...**+ 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+ Utilize social media during severe weather, as well as write weather stories+ Make public appearances on behalf of the station+ Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations+ 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 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.+ Experience in weather presentation and reporting is preferred**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 WorkplaceMake your mark in Media with Sinclair, Inc., a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! Sinclair has consistently led the broadcast industry since inception. Sinclair owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD and The Nest; and owns and provides services to 21 regional sports network brands. 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. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!