METEOROLOGIST (MORNING/NOON) - WHSV

FOX Carolina News•Harrisonburg, VA

6d•$49,000 - $54,000

About The Position

WHSV is seeking a high-energy morning meteorologist to deliver accurate, engaging weather coverage and serve as a trusted voice helping the Shenandoah Valley plan its day. The role supports the station’s “First Alert” weather brand across morning newscasts, streaming, web, apps, and social platforms. The meteorologist monitors local conditions, develops forecasts, explains weather impacts clearly, and provides timely coverage when conditions become severe or change rapidly. The position also involves coordination with newsroom leadership, community engagement, and maintaining readiness for severe-weather procedures.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a closely related field.
Able to report to work by 3:00 a.m.
Proven on-air forecasting experience.
Ability to explain local weather impacts and timing clearly.
Proficiency with weather systems and tools, including WSI/The Weather Company, radar interpretation, and forecast models.
Strong live-television skills, including remaining calm under pressure, making decisions during breaking weather, and ad-libbing smoothly.
Excellent communication and storytelling skills, including the ability to make complex weather understandable and engaging.
Comfort creating digital content for streaming, web, apps, and social platforms, including short-form video.
Team-oriented and dependable, with the ability to work through extended severe-weather coverage.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as coverage demands.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Morning-show experience.
AMS Seal or NWA Seal.
Positive attitude, optimism, and a strong commitment to teamwork.

Responsibilities

Deliver accurate, energetic weathercasts for morning newscasts in alignment with the “First Alert” weather brand.
Monitor local weather conditions and quickly issue “First Alert” coverage during severe or changing weather.
Build and update hourly, daypart, and extended forecasts, explaining them clearly to viewers.
Create weather graphics and use radar, satellite, and forecast-model data to support weather decisions.
Contribute to WHSV’s streaming growth by delivering weather updates and on-camera content for streaming audiences and digital-first formats.
Communicate breaking weather across television, web, app, and social platforms with consistent “First Alert” messaging.
Coordinate with newsroom leadership so weather coverage informs show structure during disruptive weather.
Provide live reports and extended coverage during severe weather and major events as needed.
Engage with the community through school visits, station events, and digital interaction.
Maintain readiness and documentation for severe-weather procedures to support a reliable and timely team response.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
Health Savings Account with company contributions.
Flexible Spending Account.
Employer-paid life and disability benefits.
Paid parental leave benefits.
Adoption and surrogacy benefits.
401(k) plan with matching and profit-sharing contributions.
Employee Assistance Program.
Voluntary benefits, including hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage.
Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO.
Focus on Caring.