Weather Forecaster/Reporter

Sinclair Broadcast Group • Las Vegas, NV

10h

About The Position

KSNV in sunny Las Vegas has an immediate opening for Weather Forecaster/Reporter. Meteorologists are encouraged to apply but not required for this position. The job will be Saturday/Sunday weather with 3 weekdays focuses on general assignment reporting. The successful candidate will also fill-in for other station meteorologists on other shifts. Being a social media dynamo is also a major plus. You will work closely with producers and managers to tell the weather story of the day and track the next weather maker.

Requirements

• Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms
• Ability to perform well under pressure, experience managing breaking news and meeting strict deadlines
• Ability to identity problems and provide solutions
• A strong commitment to journalistic standards and ethics
• Extraordinary people skills with an emphasis on coaching and motivating
• Strong understanding of compelling digital content
• Minimum of two years as a reporter/weather caster in a television news environment or equivalent
• Strong writing skills and a proven track record for getting results on initiatives

Responsibilities

• Daily weathercast creation focused on the day's weather story and the next weather maker
• Post social weather content in accordance with our digital plan
• Creating daily weather visuals for all platforms
• Cultivating story ideas that fit our bucket structure during reporter days
• Participating in special/extended weather or news coverage
• Communicating weather events and the daily weather story during content meetings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed