General Assignment Reporter/Weekend Weather Anchor

KATU/KUNP is looking for a take‑charge General Assignment Reporter/Weekend Weather Anchor to help us present the weather forecast for the weekend news and report 3 days a week. We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative, and aggressive reporter who can think and perform outside the box. The ideal candidate should be able to develop story ideas and gather information for newscasts, have sound writing skills, a great work ethic, and a can‑do attitude. The best person for this job will have excellent live shot skills and thrives on breaking stories, and they will be responsible for the content of the weather cast on‑air and on our digital platforms as well!

Main Responsibilities

Create, shoot, write, and edit meaningful stories for station’s newscast that can be used across multiple platforms

Provide news on‑air as directed from the news management team

Engage with local community members

Forecast, produce, and present 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

Review material for fairness, accuracy, and balance

Work closely with all members of the news team, which would include producers, editors, anchors, news directors, etc.

Qualifications

Proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools and contemporary newsroom systems

Excel in storytelling across multiple platforms

Strong writing and copy‑editing skills

Must be able to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories; we value visual and compelling storytelling in weather casts and as a reporter

Experience with active and visual live shots

In‑depth knowledge of forecasting

Sharp news judgment and exceptional writing skills

Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks

Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology is welcomed; however, we will accept an equivalent combination of education and work‑related experience

Two years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred

Two or more years of experience as a reporter

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.

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