Dynamic Weather Anchor and Field Reporter

WGAL 8 TV; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

WGAL-TV in Pennsylvania is seeking a Meteorologist/Weather Reporter to forecast accurately, report live from the field during severe weather, and connect with viewers across TV, digital and social platforms.

You will craft weather graphics and deliver engaging, newsroom-ready content while collaborating with anchors, photographers and the News Director to tell compelling weather stories for our audience.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of meteorology and forecasting.
• Dynamic, authentic on-air presence.
• Ability to communicate complex science with warmth.
• Experience with TV weather systems and graphics.
• Strong live reporting skills.
• Must work weekends and have a flexible schedule for severe weather.
• AMS CBM designation or intent to pursue certification.

Responsibilities

• Analyze weather data and develop accurate, timely forecasts for the WGAL viewing area
• Deliver compelling, conversational and easy-to-understand in-studio weather forecasts
• Build graphics and forecasts with little supervision
• Provide urgent, authoritative and calm coverage before, during and after severe and high-impact weather events
• Report live from the field during severe weather, providing viewers with immediate observations, context and safety information
• Interpret radar, model guidance and other meteorological data and translate complex information into useful information for viewers
• Create and deliver weather content across television, digital, streaming, social and partner platforms
• Report live from the field on community events, seasonal stories and other assignments in addition to weather coverage
• Develop community-focused stories and find opportunities to connect weather with the people, places and events important to our audience
• Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for WGAL in the community at station appearances and events
• Gather, verify and summarize information for broadcast and digital coverage
• Participate in daily editorial meetings and contribute weather and story ideas
• Keep newsroom personnel informed about current and developing weather conditions
• Collaborate with anchors, reporters, producers, photographers and digital teams on coverage across platforms

Skills

Weather forecasting

On-air presence

Live reporting

Storytelling

Weather graphics

Digital & social

Tools

Weather graphics systems

Job description

WGAL-TV in Pennsylvania is seeking a Meteorologist/Weather Reporter to forecast accurately, report live from the field during severe weather, and connect with viewers across TV, digital and social platforms.

You will craft weather graphics and deliver engaging, newsroom-ready content while collaborating with anchors, photographers and the News Director to tell compelling weather stories for our audience.