Chief Meteorologist

Company: Sinclair Broadcast Group
Location: Wilkes Barre
Posted on: November 19, 2024

Job Description:

WOLF is looking for a full-time Chief Meteorologist to join our weather team. Duties include creating and presenting content for our television newscasts as well as our digital platforms, posting on social media, writing weather blogs, creating weather social graphics and engaging with our viewers on social media. Our winning candidate will be someone who embraces social media and knows how to consistently engage with the audience with content beyond selfies. Collaboration is a big part of this role!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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• Forecasting, producing and presenting clear and concise weathercasts, 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
  
• Strong "in-the-field and live" skills, must be able to adlib breaking stories for extended coverage
  
• Exceptional written communications skills using a conversational writing style
  
• Strong editorial judgment and a proven ethical foundation
  
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station
  
  What skills do you need to be successful in our role?
  
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  • Live TV News experience is a must
    
  • Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories
    
  • Ability to demonstrate experience with active and visual live shots
    
  • Ability to execute during breaking news events and add context
    
  • Ability to seek and find breaking news
    
  • Expertise in producing breaking news content for audiences on multiple platforms
    
  • Ability to demonstrate enterprise reporting and creativity in story-telling
    
  • Contribute story ideas to daily editorial meetings
    
  • Post content on assigned digital platforms daily
    
  • In-depth knowledge of forecasting
    
  • 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.
    
  • Smooth/pleasant delivery
    
  • Strong writing skills and news judgment
    
  • Sharp video shooting and editing skills
    
  • Exemplary communication skills
    
    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 Workplace!
    
    
    
    
    
    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.
    
    
    
    
    
    About the Team
    
    
    
    
    
    The 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.
    

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