Weather Forecaster​/Reporter

Overview

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.

• Daily weather cast 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

• 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 identify 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

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 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.

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