Multi-Platform Weather MMJ/Weekend Meteorologist

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. • Beaumont, TX

68d

About The Position

KFDM is seeking an energetic, forward-thinking Weather MMJ/Weekend Meteorologist to join our award-winning news team. As a Weather MMJ and Weekend Meteorologist, you'll be responsible for creating engaging, accurate, and visually compelling weather coverage on-air, online, and across all social platforms. We're looking for someone who can not only forecast the weather - but enterprise and tell a story, connect with viewers, and make weather science relatable on every screen.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or a related field required.
• Proficiency in weather forecasting software and graphic systems.
• Strong understanding of digital and social media engagement strategies, especially for Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Solid grasp of news storytelling fundamentals - from research and writing to shooting and editing video.
• Ability to think creatively under pressure, multitask effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
• Sharp news judgment and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• On-air weather/reporting experience preferred, but strong entry-level candidates with exceptional talent and digital savvy are encouraged to apply.
• At least 2 years of on-air weather/reporting experience, to include digital and social media, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Using all major social media platforms (Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube) to post updates, engage with viewers, and expand our digital reach.
• Livestream across all social media platforms at least twice a day to provide weather content that engages with viewers to increase digital footprint for KFDM.
• Forecasting, producing, and presenting clear and concise weathercasts that connect with viewers and adhere to KFDM's weather best practices.
• Developing and executing weather and weather-related news stories as an MMJ - including shooting video, conducting interviews, writing scripts, and assembling stories for broadcast and digital publication
• Issuing warnings and alerts, producing graphics and maps, and reporting live during severe weather events.
• Creating unique, educational, and visually compelling weather content for digital platforms, newscasts, and the station's website.
• Collaborating with producers and news management to determine relevant weather content in both breaking and everyday situations.
• Making public appearances on behalf of the station and participating in community outreach as a trusted weather authority.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees