Meteorologist

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Eugene, OR

3d

About The Position

KVAL/KMTR is seeking a Meteorologist to anchor weather coverage on air and online. The role includes maintaining a digital and social media presence, providing forecasts during newscasts, and reporting on weather in the field, including producing packages. The Meteorologist works with producers and the digital team to deliver relevant, engaging weather content across broadcasts and digital platforms, and makes public appearances on behalf of the station.

Applicants should include a link to their online demo reel when applying. Sinclair describes its culture as goal-oriented and highlights benefits, an open-door policy, upward mobility, and support for employee success. The company states that employment practices are not affected by protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or military or veteran status.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of forecasting.
• Ability to demonstrate experience with active and visual live shots.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks.
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Experience as a weather anchor or meteorologist at a professional news station.
• Understanding of journalistic ethics.
• Include a link to an online demo reel when applying.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, produce, and present clear, concise weathercasts that tell a story and connect with viewers.
• Issue warnings and alerts, produce weather graphics and maps, and report live during weather events.
• Use social media and write weather stories.
• Make public appearances on behalf of the station.
• Work with producers to determine relevant weather content for breaking and everyday situations.
• Work with the digital team to create engaging content for the website, YouTube, and social media.
• Produce semi-regular weather packages.
• Maintain an on-air, digital, and social media weather presence.

Benefits

• Great benefits
• Open-door policy
• Upward mobility

What This Job Offers

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