Meteorologist & Reporter: Dynamic, Live Weather Storyteller

American Meteorological Society

Bristol (VA)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 26,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Life & disability insurance

Health, dental & vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation & personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

WCYB-TV News 5, the NBC and FOX affiliate serving the Tri-Cities, seeks a Meteorologist/Reporter passionate about accurate forecasting and community storytelling. You will forecast, produce, and present weathercasts across broadcast, digital, and social platforms to inform and engage viewers.

Responsibilities include issuing timely warnings, delivering confident live coverage during severe weather, developing weather graphics, and contributing to social media content while collaborating with the

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
One to two years of full-time experience in weather forecasting, presentation, and reporting preferred.
Ability to write clearly under deadline and deliver engaging weather content.

Responsibilities

Forecast, produce, and present weathercasts with storytelling to help viewers anticipate impacts.
Issue timely warnings, create weather graphics, and deliver live coverage during severe weather.
Contribute to social media with engaging weather content across platforms.
Develop story ideas and report on weather and environmental news affecting local audiences.
Collaborate with newsroom to deliver relevant weather coverage for breaking news.