Meteorologist

Hearst•Lancaster, PA

14d

About The Position

WGAL-TV, the Hearst-owned NBC affiliate serving the Harrisburg, Lancaster, Lebanon and York, Pennsylvania market, is hiring a Meteorologist / Weather Reporter. The role combines forecasting expertise with engaging, community-focused storytelling. The Meteorologist will deliver accurate forecasts and weather coverage across television, digital and other platforms, explain complex meteorological information clearly, and connect with viewers through live reporting and community coverage. The ideal candidate can deliver polished in-studio forecasts and create engaging vertical video, while finding innovative ways to tell weather stories. This position reports to the News Director.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of meteorology, weather science and forecasting.
Dynamic, authentic and conversational on-air presence.
Ability to combine scientific credibility with personality, warmth and strong storytelling.
Experience with television weather systems and graphics.
Strong live reporting skills.
Digital and social media expertise and enthusiasm for innovative storytelling.
Must work weekends and have a flexible schedule for severe weather and holiday fill-in coverage.
NWA Seal of Approval and/or AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) designation, or intent to work toward certifications.

Nice To Haves

Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Analyze weather data and develop accurate, timely forecasts for the WGAL viewing area.
Deliver compelling, conversational and easy-to-understand in-studio weather forecasts.
Build graphics and forecasts with little supervision.
Provide urgent, authoritative and calm coverage before, during and after severe and high-impact weather events.
Report live from the field during severe weather, providing immediate observations, context and safety information.
Interpret radar, model guidance and other meteorological data and translate complex information into useful information for viewers.
Create and deliver weather content across television, digital, streaming, social and partner platforms.
Report live from the field on community events, seasonal stories and other assignments in addition to weather coverage.
Develop community-focused stories and find opportunities to connect weather with the people, places and events important to the audience.
Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for WGAL at station appearances and community events.
Gather, verify and summarize information for broadcast and digital coverage.
Participate in daily editorial meetings and contribute weather and story ideas.
Keep newsroom personnel informed about current and developing weather conditions.
Collaborate with anchors, reporters, producers, photographers and digital teams on coverage across platforms.