WJAR, Southern New England's News Leader, is looking for a multi-platform Meteorologist!
The qualified candidate will be responsible for working with our Storm Team 10 meteorologists in the creation of daily weather segments and live-breaking/severe weather events, producing weather-related stories or prime-time weather specials across broadcast, digital, and social platforms. Along with the Chief and Senior Meteorologists, you will be responsible for the content of the weather cast on-air and on our digital platforms. You will present on-air forecasts, issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and provide content to digital and social media.
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 What skills do you need to be successful in our role? At least two years of experience presenting weather and producing forecasts Degree in Atmospheric Sciences, Meteorology or Broadcast Journalism Must have a strong understanding of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and other forms of social media to help build content Ability to communicate effectively and work well with people while under pressure Familiarity with WSI weather technology, Total Traffic systems, and Avid is a plus Must be willing to work overnights, weekends, or holidays in a 24/7 news environment While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.
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About Us
Make your mark in Media with Sinclair Broadcast Group, a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! We have consistently led the broadcast industry since our inception, and now Sinclair owns the largest regional sports network business and one of the largest television broadcast portfolios in the country. In addition, we have affiliations with all of the major broadcast networks, own Tennis Channel, and several multicast networks including TBD and Comet. Our content is distributed over-the-air, on multi-video providers, and through our industry-leading digital media platforms. We're at the forefront of NextGen technology, enabling innovative new ways to engage with broadcast content like never before. We also recently launched a free TV streaming service called STIRR. 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!
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