General Assignment Reporter/Weekend Weather Anchor

Sinclair Broadcast Group•Portland, OR

About The Position

KATU/KUNP is looking for a take-charge General Assignment Reporter/Weekend Weather Anchor to help us present the weather forecast for the weekend news and report 3 days a week. We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative, and aggressive reporter who can think and perform outside the box. The ideal candidate should be able to develop story ideas and gather information for newscasts, have sound writing skills, a great work ethic, and a can-do attitude. The best person for this job will have excellent live shot skills and thrives on breaking stories, and they will be responsible for the content of the weather cast on-air and on our digital platforms as well! No day will look the same as a Reporter, however, the main responsibilities of the role will include: Create, shoot, write and edit meaningful stories for station’s newscast that can be used across multiple platforms Provide news on-air as directed from the news management team Engaging with local community members 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 Reviewing material for fairness, accuracy, and balance Work closely with all members of the news team, which would include Producers, Editors, Anchors, News Directors etc..

Requirements

Proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools and contemporary newsroom systems
Excel in storytelling across multiple platforms
Strong writing and copy-editing skills are a must
Must be able to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines
Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories, we value visual and compelling storytelling, both in weathercasts and as a reporter
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 is welcomed, however, we will accept an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
2 years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred
2+ years of experience as a Reporter

Responsibilities

Create, shoot, write and edit meaningful stories for station’s newscast that can be used across multiple platforms
Provide news on-air as directed from the news management team
Engaging with local community members
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
Reviewing material for fairness, accuracy, and balance
Work closely with all members of the news team, which would include Producers, Editors, Anchors, News Directors etc.