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We're looking for someone who understands that weather is one of the biggest drivers of audience engagement across television, streaming, digital, social media, and mobile platforms. You'll be responsible for delivering accurate, compelling forecasts while helping our newsroom own severe weather coverage, producing impactful weather-related stories, and reporting on issues that matter to the communities we serve.\nAs part of our commitment to innovation, you'll also have access to Central Ohio's only augmented reality weather presentation system -a market-exclusive forecasting tool that allows our meteorologists to create immersive, visually compelling weathercasts that help viewers better understand the forecast and stay safe during high-impact weather.\nThe ideal candidate is a strong communicator, confident in breaking weather situations, and passionate about serving our communities with clear, informative forecasting and compelling storytelling.\nWhat You'll Do\nProduce and present engaging weathercasts on ABC 6, FOX 28, streaming platforms, and digital channels.\nUtilize our market-exclusive augmented reality weather system to create innovative, immersive weather presentations that elevate storytelling and viewer understanding.\nReport from the field on weather events, breaking news, and enterprise stories that impact Central Ohio.\nDevelop original weather-related and environmental stories that go beyond the daily forecast.\nCollaborate with newsroom leadership to identify and produce enterprise stories where weather intersects with public safety, transportation, infrastructure, health, agriculture, and community life.\nDeliver calm, confident coverage during severe weather and other high-impact weather events.\nCreate original weather-related content for digital, social, streaming, and mobile platforms every day.\nWrite and update forecasts for our website, mobile apps, and social media.\nShoot, write, and edit stories as needed.\nExplain complex weather in a way that is easy for viewers to understand.\nDevelop graphics that enhance storytelling and improve viewer understanding.\nParticipate in community appearances, station initiatives, and public outreach events.\nFill in on weekday newscasts and other shifts as needed.\nLooking For Someone Who\nHas exceptional forecasting skills and strong weather judgment.\nIs a journalist first and understands how weather affects people's daily lives.\nThrives during severe weather coverage and can make quick, confident decisions under pressure.\nIs an engaging storyteller who can connect weather to the communities we serve.\nUnderstands today's audience consumes weather across television, streaming, digital, social, and mobile platforms.\nCan create compelling digital and social content that extends the life of every forecast.\nEnjoys experimenting with new technology and finding creative ways to enhance the viewer experience.\nWorks collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented newsroom.\nBrings energy, curiosity, and a positive attitude every day.\nWhile applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.\nBachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Journalism, or a related field (Meteorology preferred).\nAMS and/or NWA Seal or Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) designation preferred, or the ability to obtain.\nThree years of prior on-air forecasting experience preferred.\nExperience reporting, shooting, writing, and editing news stories is preferred.\nStrong knowledge of severe weather forecasting and live television.\nExperience with weather graphics systems and forecasting technology.\nExcellent communication, live reporting, and storytelling skills.\nAbility to work weekends, holidays, and flexible hours during breaking weather coverage.\n\nEEO AND INCLUSIVITY:\nSinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. 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