Multiplatform Meteorologist & Community Reporter

BroadBean; Virginia; 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 is seeking a Meteorologist/Reporter to forecast, present, and contribute impactful weather content across TV, digital, and social platforms. You will deliver compelling weathercasts, issue warnings, and craft stories that engage Tri-Cities viewers.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of forecast/presentation experience, strong deadlines, and familiarity with Weather Company tools. This is a community-focused newsroom with 70 years of legacy and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field.
• 1–2 years of full-time weather forecasting, presentation, and reporting preferred.
• Ability to write clear, accurate content under deadline.
• Experience delivering engaging live reports and weather coverage.

Responsibilities

• Forecast, produce, and present weathercasts with storytelling.
• Issue timely warnings and alerts with weather graphics and maps.
• Contribute to social media coverage during severe weather.
• Develop weather and environmental story ideas for broadcast and digital.
• Collaborate with newsroom to deliver relevant coverage.
• Adapt to a flexible schedule including nights/weekends during significant events.
• Represent the station at community events as a brand ambassador.

Skills

Storytelling

Live reporting

Forecasting

Deadline writing

Multitasking

Teamwork

Bachelor's degree

Weather Company familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science

Tools

WSI Weather Systems

Job description

WCYB-TV News 5 is seeking a Meteorologist/Reporter to forecast, present, and contribute impactful weather content across TV, digital, and social platforms. You will deliver compelling weathercasts, issue warnings, and craft stories that engage Tri-Cities viewers.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of forecast/presentation experience, strong deadlines, and familiarity with Weather Company tools. This is a community-focused newsroom with 70 years of legacy and growth opportunities.