General Assignment Reporter/Weather Forecaster

About the role

KUTV is seeking an enterprising General Assignment Reporter/Weather Forecaster who can blend investigative journalism with weather forecasting. The ideal candidate will dig for stories, research, write with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make content impactful. They will also create and present weather stories across TV, digital, and social platforms, explaining the why and how of weather beyond standard forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to generate enterprise story ideas.
• Identify, pitch, and refine unique enterprise stories, especially those focusing on government accountability.
• Produce digital versions of reports, including digital‑only content for KUTV.com, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and other social media.
• Work with the digital team to create a unique digital plan for each story.
• Shoot and edit stories for broadcast and online platforms.
• Maintain an active social‑media presence to build personal brand.
• Produce and present weather reports for all platforms, including filling in on newscasts as needed.
• Create weather graphics and maps for broadcast and digital use.
• Report live during weather events.
• Contribute to the news team by covering trending topics, community events, interviews, and traffic as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of reporting or multimedia journalism experience.
• Previous on‑air experience presenting weather is preferred.
• Proven knowledge and experience with current media creation tools.
• Strong storytelling ability across multiple platforms.
• Excellent writing and copy‑editing skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High energy, engaging personality, and strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Willingness to come in off‑duty when severe weather threatens the area.
• Team‑player mindset, understanding that success is a collective effort.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Open‑door policy.
• Opportunities for upward mobility.

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 177 television stations in 79 markets, affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns the Tennis Channel; and runs multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. More information is available at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life‑blood of our organization is our people. We foster a goal‑oriented culture that values great benefits, an open‑door policy, upward mobility, and a strong desire to see each employee succeed.