Meteorologist

**What’s the role?**

Sky News has a rare opportunity for an meteorologist to join our team in Sydney on a fixed term basis (9 months) to prepare and present live and packaged weather reports on Sky News Weather, Sky News

channels and streaming platforms.

We are looking for a meteorologist who is an excellent communicator and capable of informing Australians about weather from explaining how the atmosphere works to giving live updates during

major disasters.

You will be a strong forecaster who can spot key weather patterns and phenomena and provide accurate and timely information to our audience.

On-air training will be provided.

**Key Responsibilities**:
+ Work in partnership with the operational weather team to produce high quality meteorological content across all Sky News platforms.

+ Produce and present 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.

+ Check reports and data for accuracy and credibility of information.

+ Perform interviews on radio, online and newsprint where requested

**Who are you?**

+ BSc in Meteorology or equivalent (ideally WMO BIP-M compliant).

+ Minimum one years experience as an operational forecaster.

+ 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.

**News Benefits**

News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:
+ **Exclusively ours** - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family

+ **Health & wellbeing** - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)

+ **Time off** - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.

+ **Helping you grow** - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) and recognition

+ **Financial wellbeing** - Support on making the most of your money

+ **Perks & discounts** - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services

+ **Giving back** - Make a difference to our communities.

+ **Workplace Inclusion and facilities** - Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

**Who are we?**

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.

Sky News Australia’s unrivalled broadcast and digital news content features award-winning journalists, exclusive insights from the biggest names in politics, ground-breaking special investigations, and live breaking news, sport and weather.

**What’s next?**

**Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion** _We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know._

**Category**:
Sky News Australia

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, Sky News Weather, Sky News Extra, Sky News UK, FOX SPORTS News and Australia Channel for international audiences.
- Sky News Australia’s unrivalled broadcast and digital news content features award-winning journalists, exclusive insights from the biggest names in politics, ground-breaking special investigations, and live breaking news, sport and weather.