Live Weather Anchor & Storyteller

Hearst; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WGAL-TV, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate serving the Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York market, seeks a Meteorologist/Weather Reporter. The role blends forecasting accuracy with engaging storytelling and requires presenting in-studio weather and creating enterprise content for TV, digital, streaming, and social platforms.

You will report live from the field during severe weather, translate complex data for viewers, and collaborate with anchors, producers and journalists to tell timely,

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of meteorology, weather science and forecasting.
• Dynamic, authentic and conversational on-air presence.
• Ability to combine scientific credibility with personality, warmth and storytelling.
• Experience with television weather systems and graphics.
• Strong live reporting skills.
• Digital/social media expertise and enthusiasm for innovative storytelling.
• Must work weekends, in addition to a flexible schedule for severe weather coverage.
• NWA Seal of Approval and/or AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) designation or intent to pursue certifications.
• Related military experience will be considered

Responsibilities

• Analyze weather data and develop accurate, timely forecasts for 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 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 for viewers.
• Create and deliver weather content across television, digital, streaming and social platforms.
• Report live from the field on community events and seasonal stories in addition to weather coverage
• Develop community-focused stories and connect weather to people, places and events
• Serve as an ambassador for WGAL in the community at events
• Gather, verify and summarize information for broadcast and digital coverage
• Participate in daily editorial meetings and contribute weather and story ideas
• Keep newsroom informed about current conditions
• Collaborate with anchors, reporters, producers, photographers and digital teams across platforms

Skills

Meteorology knowledge

On-air presence

Storytelling

Weather graphics

Live reporting

Digital storytelling

Weekend availability

CBM certification

Military experience considered

Job description

WGAL-TV, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate serving the Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York market, seeks a Meteorologist/Weather Reporter. The role blends forecasting accuracy with engaging storytelling and requires presenting in-studio weather and creating enterprise content for TV, digital, streaming, and social platforms.

You will report live from the field during severe weather, translate complex data for viewers, and collaborate with anchors, producers and journalists to tell timely,