Meteorologist

American Meteorological Society; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health insurance

Dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

WCYB-TV News 5 in the Tri-Cities is seeking a Meteorologist/Reporter who blends accurate forecasting with compelling storytelling across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

The role covers weather forecasting, on-air presentations, and community reporting with a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends during significant weather events. This is a community-focused newsroom with a history of service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or related field.
• 1–2 years of full-time weather forecasting/presentation experience preferred.
• Strong forecast knowledge and on-air storytelling ability.
• Ability to write clear, accurate content under deadline.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, produce, and present weathercasts with storytelling.
• Issue warnings, create weather graphics, and provide live coverage during severe weather.
• Contribute to social media coverage and digital weather content.
• Develop weather and environmental news stories for local audiences.
• Collaborate with newsroom staff to deliver relevant weather coverage.
• Maintain flexibility for nights, weekends, holidays and extended events.
• Represent the station at community events as a trusted brand ambassador.

Skills

Storytelling via weather coverage

Live weather reporting

Forecasting knowledge (short- & long‑r

Clear, deadline-driven writing

Multitasking & deadline pressure

Newsroom collaboration

Flexible schedule adaptability

The Weather Company (WSI) familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science or related field

Tools

The Weather Company (WSI) systems

Job description

WCYB-TV News 5, the NBC and FOX affiliate serving the Tri-Cities, is seeking a Meteorologist/Reporter who is passionate about accurate forecasting, impactful storytelling, and serving the community. This role combines weather forecasting, reporting, and content creation across broadcast, digital, and social media platforms to deliver meaningful coverage that informs, engages, and connects with viewers.

The main day to day responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to...

• Forecast, produce, and present compelling weathercasts that combine accurate forecasting with forward-thinking storytelling to help viewers understand what's ahead and how it may affect their lives.
• Issue timely warnings and alerts, create compelling weather graphics and maps, and deliver confident live coverage during severe weather and other significant weather events.
• Contribute to the station's social media coverage during severe weather and create engaging weather content for broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
• Develop story ideas, cultivate community sources, and report on weather, environmental, and general news stories that inform and impact local audiences.
• Collaborate with producers and newsroom staff to identify and deliver relevant weather coverage for both breaking news and everyday forecasts.
• Adapt to a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, holidays, and extended coverage during significant weather events.
• Represent the station at community events and public appearances, serving as a trusted ambassador for a brand with a 70-year legacy of serving the community.

What skills do you need to be successful in our role?

• Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories through compelling weather coverage across broadcast, digital, and social media platforms.
• Experience delivering engaging live reports and active, visual coverage during significant weather events and extended severe weather coverage.
• Strong knowledge of short-term, long-range, and impact-based forecasting.
• Sound news judgment and the ability to write clear, accurate, and engaging content under deadline.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt quickly to changing conditions, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• One to two years of full-time experience in weather forecasting, presentation, and reporting preferred. Recent graduates with strong forecasting, storytelling, and on-air skills are encouraged to apply.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a newsroom environment and perform effectively under deadline pressure.
• Familiarity with The Weather Company (formerly WSI) weather systems and forecasting tools is strongly preferred.

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $16.00 to $19.00 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates' relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

For more than 70 years, WCYB-TV has proudly served the Tri-Cities with trusted local news and weather coverage. This is an opportunity to join an experienced, community-focused newsroom, grow your skills across multiple platforms, and help deliver the information viewers rely on every day.

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.