Location: Rochester,NY, USA
WHAM is looking for a Meteorologist/Reporter to present the weather forecast for a minimum two evenings weekly and create multiplatform content report up to three shifts per week.. You are responsible for the content of the weather cast on-air and on our digital platforms when working as a meteorologist.
**The main day to day responsibilities of the role will include...**
+ Forecasting, Producing and Presenting clear and concise weather casts, which tell a story and connect with viewers
+ Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events
+ Utilize social media during severe weather, as well as write weather stories
+ Make public appearances on behalf of the station
+ Pitching story ideas, developing contacts and reporting up to 3 days a week
+ 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, we value visual and compelling storytelling
+ Ability to demonstrate experience with active and visual live shots
+ In Depth Knowledge of weather forecasting
+ Sharp news judgement and exceptional writing skills
+ Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks
+ Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
+ Previous weather presentation and reporting experience (such as an internship) preferred
**While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.**
The base hourly compensation range for this role is $19.23to $20.19 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.
**EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:**
Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. 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.