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KGAN is looking for a Meteorologist to join the Emmy winning weather team at Iowa's News Now!

JOB EXPERIENCE

REQUIREMENTS

KGAN is looking for a Meteorologist to join the Emmy winning weather team at Iowa's News Now! Our new Meteorologist will produce and deliver live on-air forecasts, as well as content for our digital output. In addition, this new team member will report regularly on weather, environmental and STEM related topics for our newscasts.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

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
Host produce weather related digital content
Work with producers to determine relevant weather content in breaking and everyday situation
News reports and content on weather, environmental and STEM related stories

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories, we value visual and compelling storytelling
Photojournalism and editing skills are a plus!
Ability to demonstrate experience with active and visual live shots
In-depth knowledge of forecasting
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
Valid driver's license with clean driving record

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 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 http://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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Sinclair Broadcast Group

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