Morning Meteorologist – First Alert Weather Lead

Gray Media; Harrisonburg (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

Paid parental leave

Relocation PTO

Life and disability benefits

Job summary

WHSV-TV/Gray Media in the Shenandoah Valley is seeking a morning meteorologist to deliver energetic weathercasts for the First Alert brand. You’ll wake viewers early and tell a story using radar, models, and graphics.

Lead streaming efforts, communicate across platforms, engage communities, and meet severe weather coverage readiness. A bachelor’s in meteorology and on-air experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science (or closely related field).
• Must be a true morning person with 3:00 a.m. start commitment.
• Proven on-air forecasting experience with a First Alert mindset.
• Ability to clearly explain impacts and timing of local weather.
• Digital-first strength for streaming, web, apps and social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, energetic weathercasts for morning newscasts with the First Alert brand.
• Monitor conditions and issue urgent coverage for severe weather.
• Build hourly, daypart, and extended forecasts with viewer-friendly explanations.
• Create weather graphics and use radar, satellite data, and models for decisions.
• Lead streaming growth with weather updates for digital-first formats.

Skills

On-air forecasting

Weather storytelling

Live-TV skills

Digital-first content

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science

Tools

WSI/The Weather Company

Radar interpretation tools

Forecast models

Job description

WHSV-TV/Gray Media in the Shenandoah Valley is seeking a morning meteorologist to deliver energetic weathercasts for the First Alert brand. You’ll wake viewers early and tell a story using radar, models, and graphics.

Lead streaming efforts, communicate across platforms, engage communities, and meet severe weather coverage readiness. A bachelor’s in meteorology and on-air experience are required.