• Weekend Meteorologist/MMJ

    Sinclair Broadcast Group (Columbia, SC)


    WACH is looking for a Weekend Meteorologist/MMJ to present the weather forecast for the weekend news and MMJ 3 days a week. Reporting stories will primarily cover weather, climate, and environmental topics.

    The main day to day responsibilities of the role will include…

    + Forecasting, producing, and presenting clear and concise weathercasts, which tell a story and connect with viewers

    + 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

    + Fill in for Chief Meteorologist on weather when needed. Shoot, edit and create content for news when needed.

    + Post content for different social media platforms ( YT, IG, TikTok, etc.)

    + Write, shoot, and edit content for on air and online platforms

     

    What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

     

    + Ability to tell memorable and meaningful weather stories

    + Ability to demonstrate experience with active and visual live shots

    + In-depth knowledge of forecasting

    + Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks

    + Experience with The Weather Company Max graphics software preferred

    + Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

     

    While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.

     

    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 Sinclair

     

    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.