Dynamic Weather Reporter & Forecast Storyteller

Hearst Communications, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WGAL-TV, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate serving the Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York, PA market, seeks a Meteorologist/Weather Reporter to deliver accurate forecasts and engaging weather content across TV, digital and social platforms.

You’ll forecast, explain tomorrow’s weather, report live from the field during storms, and craft compelling weather stories for multiple platforms, reporting to the News Director.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of meteorology, weather science and forecasting.
• Dynamic, authentic and conversational on-air presence.
• Ability to combine scientific credibility with personality and storytelling.
• Experience with television weather systems and graphics.
• Digital and social media expertise and innovative storytelling.
• Must work weekends and flexible for severe weather coverage.
• NWA Seal / AMS CBM or intent to pursue certifications.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Responsabilités

• Analyze weather data and develop accurate, timely forecasts for the WGAL viewing area.
• Deliver compelling, conversational in-studio weather forecasts.
• Build graphics and forecasts with little supervision.
• Provide urgent, calm coverage before, during and after severe weather.
• Report live from the field during severe weather with observations and safety information.
• Interpret radar and model data for viewers in clear terms.
• Create weather content for TV, digital, streaming and social platforms.
• Report live from field on community events and seasonal stories.
• Develop community-focused weather stories and connect weather to local places.
• Represent WGAL at station appearances and in the community.
• Gather, verify and summarize information for broadcast and digital coverage.
• Participate in daily editorial meetings and share weather ideas.
• Keep newsroom informed about current conditions and forecasts.
• Collaborate with anchors, reporters, producers and digital teams.

Connaissances

Meteorology knowledge

On-air presence

Storytelling

Broadcast experience

Digital/social media

Weekend availability

AMS CBM / NWA Seal

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Outils

Weather graphics software

Radar interpretation tools

Description du poste

WGAL-TV, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate serving the Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York, PA market, seeks a Meteorologist/Weather Reporter to deliver accurate forecasts and engaging weather content across TV, digital and social platforms.

You’ll forecast, explain tomorrow’s weather, report live from the field during storms, and craft compelling weather stories for multiple platforms, reporting to the News Director.