Meteorologist - Weather Reporter

Sinclair Broadcast Group

  • Green Bay, WI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Job Description:WLUK Green Bay is looking for a Meteorologist/ Weather Reporter. This position offers it all. The successful candidate will forecast and present all four seasons of weather. From blistering summer storms to winter snowstorms this is the job that will launch you into an exciting career. When you aren't presenting the weathercast you'll be reporting. Your stories will be focused on weather issues and events. No city hall stories or features on the circus. Our meteorologists are focused on weather - in all its forms - presented on all our platforms, digital, social and broadcast. This is a great opportunity for an early career meteorologist to join Northeast Wisconsin's #1 weather team.The main day to day responsibilities of the role will include…
  • Forecasting, Producing and Presenting clear and concise weather casts, which tell the weather story of the day and connects with viewers
  • Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events
  • Utilize social media during severe weather
  • Write and edit weather stories when not forecasting the weather
  • 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
  • Ability to present active and visual live shots
  • Knowledge of forecasting
  • Sharp news judgement and exceptional writing skills
  • Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks
  • Bachelor's degree in Meteorology
  • Previous on air experience (college or professional) is preferred
While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!About Us:Make your mark in Media with Sinclair, Inc., a diversified media company dedicated to connecting people with content everywhere! Sinclair has consistently led the broadcast industry since inception. Sinclair owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD and The Nest; and owns and provides services to 21 regional sports network brands. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net. Our success is the direct result of our extraordinary employees and management team who believe in our vision and are dedicated to ensuring a great future for our employees. We are advancing the world of Media and want YOU to join our winning team!About the Team: The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let's talk.

Sinclair Broadcast Group