6abc/WPVI - Meteorologist

Disney Entertainment; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC, a Disney Entertainment Television property, seeks a dynamic Meteorologist to lead weather coverage across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms. You will translate complex weather data into clear, engaging content while prioritizing public safety during severe weather events.

The role demands strong on-air presentation, storytelling, and the ability to report from studio and field, collaborating across the newsroom and engaging audiences on

Qualifications

• Strong weather knowledge and ability to translate complex data clearly across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate weather forecasts across TV, streaming, digital, and social platforms.
• Lead severe weather coverage with a focus on public safety and audience impact.
• Report, write, shoot, edit, and produce weather and news content under deadline.
• Perform live reports from the field during breaking weather and major events.
• Collaborate with newsroom teams for compelling, audience-focused coverage.
• Maintain an active presence on social media and digital platforms.
• Represent the station at community events and public appearances.

Skills

Weather knowledge

Storytelling

Public safety communication

On-air presentation

Audience engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field

Tools

Video shooting

Video editing

Job description

The original Action News is looking for a Meteorologist to help lead our weather coverage into the future. We're seeking a dynamic communicator who is passionate about weather, excels at storytelling, and can deliver impactful forecasts across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.

The ideal candidate is a trusted journalist and team player who can translate complex weather information into clear, compelling content while prioritizing public safety during severe weather events. This person thrives in fast-paced environments, works collaboratively across the newsroom, and can confidently lead coverage in both the studio and the field.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and engaging weather forecasts across television, streaming, digital, and social platforms.
• Lead severe weather coverage with a strong focus on public safety and audience impact.
• Report, write, shoot, edit, and produce weather and news content under deadline.
• Perform live reports from the field during breaking weather and major news events.
• Collaborate with newsroom teams to create compelling, audience-focused coverage.
• Maintain an active and engaging presence on social media and digital platforms.
• Represent the station at community events and public appearances.

Basic Qualifications

• Exceptional weather knowledge and the ability to communicate complex information clearly across multiple platforms.
• Strong storytelling, reporting, writing, and live presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-impact severe weather coverage in the studio and the field.
• Experience engaging audiences across linear, streaming, and digital platforms.
• Minimum 3 years of on-air meteorology experience.
• Strong commitment to community engagement and public service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a top television market.
• Video shooting and editing experience a plus.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Broadcast Meteorology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

The hiring range for this position in Philadelphia is $140,000 to $160,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Disclaimer

This position is with WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC, which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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