Live Weather Reporter & Forecast Storyteller

HEARST PROPERTIES, INC; Woodlawn (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WGAL-TV, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate serving the Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York, PA market, seeks a Meteorologist/Weather Reporter with strong forecasting skills and a personality that connects with viewers. You’ll deliver polished in-studio forecasts and engaging weather stories for TV and digital platforms.

Ideal candidates combine meteorology expertise with storytelling and a proven ability to report from the field during severe weather, while producing enterprise weather content

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of meteorology, weather science and forecasting.
• Dynamic, authentic on-air presence with storytelling ability.
• Experience with television weather systems and graphics.
• Willingness to work weekends and flexible schedules during severe weather.

Responsibilities

• Analyze weather data and develop accurate forecasts for the WGAL viewing area.
• Deliver compelling in-studio weather forecasts with a conversational style.
• Build graphics and forecasts with minimal supervision.
• Report live from the field during severe weather with context and safety information.
• Create weather content for TV, digital and social platforms.

Skills

Meteorology knowledge

Live reporting

Storytelling

Digital weather content

Team collaboration

Education

AMS CBM or NWA Seal certification or pursuit

Tools

Weather graphics systems

Job description

WGAL-TV, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate serving the Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York, PA market, seeks a Meteorologist/Weather Reporter with strong forecasting skills and a personality that connects with viewers. You’ll deliver polished in-studio forecasts and engaging weather stories for TV and digital platforms.

Ideal candidates combine meteorology expertise with storytelling and a proven ability to report from the field during severe weather, while producing enterprise weather content