Australian Weather Expert Wanted for Sky News

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia News Corp Australia Full time

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced meteorologist to join our team in Sydney and prepare/present live and packaged weather reports on Sky News Weather and other Sky News channels and streaming platforms.

About the Role:

The successful candidate will have a strong background in meteorology, excellent communication skills, and be able to effectively present weather information to a broad audience.

Responsibilities:

  • Guide the operational weather team to produce high-quality meteorological content across all Sky News platforms.
  • Produce and present industry-leading weather graphics with accurate, relevant, and engaging on-air editorial, with regular live segments on Sky News Weather and frequent live crosses with the Sky News Channels.
  • Respond to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsroom situations, as required.
  • Brief Sky News reporters and presenters on weather events to ensure efficient and appropriate use of resources.
  • Initiate, script, and present weather explainers and special reports with assistance from our production team.
  • Check reports and data for accuracy and credibility of information.
  • Provide meteorological training to the weather team to improve editorial standards and accuracy.
  • Perform interviews on radio, online, and newsprint.
  • Identify and develop new segments.
  • Research and identify meaningful weather information and statistics and communicate that information to our audience and our team.

Requirements:

  • BSc in Meteorology or equivalent (ideally WMO BIP-M compliant).
  • Minimum two years' experience as an operational forecaster.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to brief and train presenters.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to effectively present on-air.
  • Sharp analytical skills with a strong understanding of Australian weather patterns and forecasting.
  • Ability to use internal and external resources to research meteorological phenomena in Australia and across the world.

What We Offer:

A competitive salary of $100,000 - $120,000 per year, plus benefits including access to publications and products from across the News Corp family, health and wellbeing support, time off, development opportunities, financial wellbeing support, perks and discounts, and giving back opportunities.

About Us:

Sky News is Australia's leading 24-hour multi-channel and multi-platform news service provider. Operated by Australian News Channel Pty Ltd (ANC), a subsidiary of News Corp Australia, its channels include Sky News Live, Sky News Weather, Sky News Extra, Sky News UK, FOX SPORTS News, and Australia Channel for international audiences.

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