Senior Meteorologist

Sky News Australia, a leading 24-hour multi-channel and multi-platform news service provider, is seeking an experienced Senior Meteorologist to join its team in Sydney.

As a Senior Meteorologist, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting live and packaged weather reports on Sky News Weather and other Sky News channels and streaming platforms. You will work closely with the operational weather team to produce high-quality meteorological content across all Sky News platforms.

• Develop and present industry-leading weather graphics with accurate, relevant, and engaging on-air editorial, including 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 the 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 team.

• A 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.

The estimated annual salary for this role is $120,000-$150,000 AUD, depending on experience. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including access to publications and products from across the News Corp family, health and wellbeing initiatives, time off, development opportunities, and recognition.

Sky News Australia operates a national digital network reaching millions of Australians each month across digital platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, and News Corp Australia websites. We are committed to telling stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia and strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work.