The Morning Meteorologist will produce and present weather reports, issue warnings, and cover live events while engaging with viewers through social media.
KTXS in Abilene, TX, is looking for a full-time Morning Meteorologist. As Morning Meteorologist, you will be responsible for the content of the weather cast on-air and on our digital platforms. You will issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps and report live during weather events. You must be able to utilize social media during severe weather, as well as write weather stories. You must have excellent time management skills. The ideal candidate will have proven skills in social media.
Job Responsibilities:
- Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms
- Issue warnings and alerts
- Produce graphics and maps
- Report live during weather events
- Forecast, produce, and present clear and concise forecasts that connect with viewers
- Developing content and graphics for on-air, web, and extensive social media
- Make public appearances on behalf of the station
- Working with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situations on-air and digital platforms
- Report from community events and breaking news
Required Skills and Experience:
- Previous on-air experience presenting weather and news information is preferred
- Extensive digital savvy, excellent writing skills
- Previous experience preferred with The Weather Company (WSI)
- Thorough knowledge of how to maximize The Weather Company (WSI) to create distinctive graphics presentations
- High energy and engaging personality
- Willingness to come in off duty when severe weather threatens our area
- Team player, someone who understands it's about the team, not one individual
- Proven track record of covering severe weather on-air and on digital
- Proof of strong social media engagement
While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.
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.
About Us
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 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.
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.
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The Weather Company (Wsi)
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