Weather Anchor

Pencor Services, Inc.; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Communications TV-13 seeks a dynamic weather forecaster for weekday evenings. The role involves translating data into relatable local forecasts for the Pocono Mountains region, presenting across platforms and producing a weekly feature story.

The ideal candidate will forecast for a 7-county area, create graphics, and communicate clearly with audiences. Experience on-air is preferred; residency in Pennsylvania and a valid PA license are required.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or G.E.D
• Degree or Certificate in Meteorology preferred
• Established residency in Pennsylvania
• Valid PA Driver's License and good driving record
• Personable 'On-Air' presence
• Prior experience as a TV weather person preferred
• Experience producing compelling weather graphics
• Shooting and Editing experience helpful
• Strong Communications Skills - Oral and written
• Good Computer Skills

Responsibilities

• Forecast local weather for a 7 county region
• Prepare relevant weather graphics to communicate the forecast
• Present live weather forecast across multiple platforms
• Utilize computer model data to produce accurate forecasts
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Weather forecasting

On-air presence

Communication skills

Weather graphics

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Meteorology degree or certificate preferred

Tools

Video editing

Weather graphics software

Video camera operation

Job description

Company: Blue Ridge Communications TV-13

Shift: Monday-Friday, 10:00AM-6:30PM

Pencor and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers

BRCTV-13 is seeking a dynamic individual to deliver an entertaining weather forecast for our weekday
evening news programs. Ideal candidate will be able to translate weather data into conversational and
relatable information for our local audience in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. Will also produce a weekly feature story.

Responsibilities Include:

• Forecasting local weather for our 7 county region
• Preparing relevant weather graphics to communicate the weather forecast
• Presenting the live weather forecast across multiple platforms
• Utilizing computer model data to produce an accurate forecast
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or G.E.D,
• Degree or Certificate in Meteorology preferred
• Established residency in Pennsylvania
• Valid PA Driver's License and good driving record
• Personable "On-Air" presence
• Prior experience as a TV weather person preferred
• Experience producing compelling weather graphics
• Shooting and Editing experience helpful
• Strong Communications Skills - Oral and written
• Good Computer Skills

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