Represent the station at community events and public appearances, serving as a trusted ambassador for a brand with a 70-year legacy of serving the community.
What skills do you need to be successful in our role?
Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories through compelling weather coverage across broadcast, digital, and social media platforms.
Experience delivering engaging live reports and active, visual coverage during significant weather events and extended severe weather coverage.
Strong knowledge of short-term, long-range, and impact-based forecasting.
Sound news judgment and the ability to write clear, accurate, and engaging content under deadline.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt quickly to changing conditions, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
One to two years of full-time experience in weather forecasting, presentation, and reporting preferred. Recent graduates with strong forecasting, storytelling, and on-air skills are encouraged to apply.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a newsroom environment and perform effectively under deadline pressure.
Familiarity with The Weather Company (formerly WSI) weather systems and forecasting tools is strongly preferred.
The base hourly compensation range for this role is $16.00 to $19.00 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.
For more than 70 years, WCYB-TV has proudly served the Tri-Cities with trusted local news and weather coverage. This is an opportunity to join an experienced, community-focused newsroom, grow your skills across multiple platforms, and help deliver the information viewers rely on every day.
While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.
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.
