Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Cedar Rapids, IA

8h

About The Position

KGAN is looking for a Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist to present the weather forecast for the news and report 3 days a week. As our Meteorologist/MMJ, you are responsible for the content of the weather cast on-air and on our digital platforms, and fill-in on other shows as needed. 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 Pitching story ideas, developing contacts and reporting 3 days a week Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations What skills do you need to be successful in our role? Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories, we value visual and compelling storytelling 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, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience. 1 year experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel. EEO AND INCLUSIVITY: 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.

Requirements

• Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories, we value visual and compelling storytelling
• 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, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred

Responsibilities

• 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
• Pitching story ideas, developing contacts and reporting 3 days a week
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level