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JOB DESCRIPTION

KFDM is seeking an energetic, forward-thinking Weather MMJ/Weekend Meteorologist to join our award-winning news team. As a Weather MMJ and Weekend Meteorologist, you'll be responsible for creating engaging, accurate, and visually compelling weather coverage on-air, online, and across all social platforms. We're looking for someone who can not only forecast the weather - but enterprise and tell a story, connect with viewers, and make weather science relatable on every screen.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities Include:

• Using all major social media platforms (Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube) to post updates, engage with viewers, and expand our digital reach.
• Livestream across all social media platforms at least twice a day to provide weather content that engages with viewers to increase digital footprint for KFDM.
• Forecasting, producing, and presenting clear and concise weathercasts that connect with viewers and adhere to KFDM's weather best practices.
• Developing and executing weather and weather-related news stories as an MMJ - including shooting video, conducting interviews, writing scripts, and assembling stories for broadcast and digital publication
• Issuing warnings and alerts, producing graphics and maps, and reporting live during severe weather events.
• Creating unique, educational, and visually compelling weather content for digital platforms, newscasts, and the station's website.
• Collaborating with producers and news management to determine relevant weather content in both breaking and everyday situations.
• Making public appearances on behalf of the station and participating in community outreach as a trusted weather authority.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or a related field required.
• Proficiency in weather forecasting software and graphic systems.
• Strong understanding of digital and social media engagement strategies, especially for Facebook, X, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Solid grasp of news storytelling fundamentals - from research and writing to shooting and editing video.
• Ability to think creatively under pressure, multitask effectively, and meet tight deadlines.
• Sharp news judgment and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• On-air weather/reporting experience preferred, but strong entry-level candidates with exceptional talent and digital savvy are encouraged to apply.
• At least 2 years of on-air weather/reporting experience, to include digital and social media, preferred.

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 KFDM

KFDM is a trusted news leader in Southeast Texas, known for credible reporting, community connection, and a commitment to innovation across platforms. We're part of a dynamic, forward-thinking station group that values creativity, collaboration, and professional growth.

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 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.