Details: 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!
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 8/21/2024
Closing Date: 10/20/2024
City: Wilkes Barre
State: Pennsylvania
Requirements:
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:
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?
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.