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.
Some additional responsibilities will include
- Daily weathercast 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
What skills do you need to be successful in our role?
- 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 identity 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.
About Sinclair:
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.
Skills Required
- Minimum of two years as a reporter/weather caster in a television news environment or equivalent
- Proven track record of creating compelling and engaging stories across multiple platforms
- Ability to perform well under pressure, managing breaking news and deadlines
- Strong writing skills
- Strong understanding of compelling digital content
- Extraordinary people skills
What We Do
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. Sinclair owns and operates, programs or provides sales services to more television stations than anyone and has affiliations with all the major networks. In addition, Sinclair is the leading local news provider in the country, as well as a producer of sports content. Sinclair owns a multicast network, four radio stations and a cable network. Sinclair’s broadcast content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. Sinclair, either directly or through its venture subsidiaries, makes equity investments in strategic companies. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. was founded in 1986, went public in 1995 and is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol SBGI. Throughout our history, Sinclair Broadcast Group has been at the forefront of industry-changing events and technological advances. Our vision and first-to-market mentality drives our ‘next generation’ thinking; stimulating conversations, innovating through our expertise, and advocating for the development of technology and evolving business models. As a leading over-the-air broadcast television company, our primary business is to engage consumers on multiple platforms with relevant and compelling news, entertainment and sports content, and to provide advertisers and business efficient means and value to connect with our mass audiences. We recognize the vital role broadcast television plays in branding and local content delivery, and therefore strive to constantly be at the forefront of leading edge technology and structures to advance the industry.
