Morning Meteorologist/Anchor

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Portland, OR

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About The Position

We are seeking a digitally focused Morning Meteorologist who will lead weather coverage in the morning and play a significant on-air role in our ARC (Authentic, Relevant, Community) program on KUNP, our independent channel. This position blends forecasting, storytelling, and anchoring within a community-focused morning environment. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can connect weather to real-life impact, contribute meaningfully to ARC programming, and engage audiences across broadcast and digital platforms.

Requirements

• Degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years on-air experience, 3 as a meteorologist is preferred.
• Strong forecasting skills with a clear, relatable on-air presentation.
• Experience or strong interest in anchoring and conversational hosting, particularly in a community-focused format.
• Demonstrated passion for digital storytelling and audience engagement.
• Ability to communicate weather in an authentic, relevant, and community-centered way.
• Comfortable working early morning hours and in fast-paced, breaking news situations.
• Commitment to Sinclair’s core values and weather philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, engaging weather forecasts during morning newscasts.
• Serve as a regular on-air anchor and contributor for ARC on KUNP, supporting a conversational, community-driven morning show.
• Provide occasional anchoring or on-air support on KATU morning newscasts as needed.
• Develop and present weather-impact and community-focused stories that align with ARC’s mission.
• Lead digital-first weather coverage, including frequent updates for web, app, and social platforms.
• Produce enterprise weather content that explains trends, impacts, and developing conditions beyond the daily forecast.
• Create short-form videos, graphics, and written content optimized for mobile and social audiences.
• Provide calm, authoritative coverage during breaking and severe weather, including live cut-ins.
• Collaborate closely with producers, reporters, and digital teams across KATU and KUNP.
• Represent the station professionally on-air, online, and at community events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees