Weekend Evening Weather Anchor - Calm, Precise Forecasts

HEARST STATIONS INC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Wellness Support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh is seeking a Weekend Evening Meteorologist who can translate weather science into relatable forecasts for viewers across TV, web, and radio platforms. You will report to the News Director and be a strong communicator who stays calm during severe weather, delivering accurate forecasts and clear weather storytelling.

The role requires forecasting expertise, radar interpretation, and experience producing forecasts for multiple platforms with a dynamic on-air presence.

Qualifications

• Three years of television news experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of weather science and forecasting.
• Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation.
• Experience interpreting radar data.
• Experience with live field reporting on weather.

Responsibilities

• Weather data analysis and forecasting.
• Interpreting radar information and communicating forecasts across platforms.
• Provide accurate, compelling weather information before and during severe weather events.
• Ad lib weather information during breaking news and long-form segments, taking cues during on-air reporting.
• Collaborate on content for TV, radio partners, and digital platforms.
• Deploy in the field during weather events.
• Gather information and summarize facts for broadcast.
• Attend daily editorial meetings and keep News staff updated.

Skills

Weather forecasting

Radar interpretation

On-air presentation

Live field reporting

Tools

Weather systems

Job description

WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh is seeking a Weekend Evening Meteorologist who can translate weather science into relatable forecasts for viewers across TV, web, and radio platforms. You will report to the News Director and be a strong communicator who stays calm during severe weather, delivering accurate forecasts and clear weather storytelling.

The role requires forecasting expertise, radar interpretation, and experience producing forecasts for multiple platforms with a dynamic on-air presence.