Weekend Evening Meteorologist

Hearst•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

WTAE-TV, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is hiring a Weekend Evening Meteorologist to deliver accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts across television, radio, and digital platforms. The role calls for strong weather-science knowledge, clear and relatable communication, and the ability to remain calm while conveying the appropriate tone during breaking news and severe weather. The meteorologist will analyze weather data, interpret radar, produce forecasts for multiple platforms, and provide urgent information before and during severe weather events. The position reports to the News Director and includes field deployment during weather events, editorial meetings, newsroom weather updates, and community appearances. The candidate must be available to work all shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Professional or educational on-air experience handling breaking news and severe weather coverage.
In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting.
Dynamic on-air presence and a conversational weather presentation.
Knowledge of how to interpret and translate high-powered radar data.
Experience with common television weather systems.
Experience with live field reporting on weather and other topics.
Ability to work all shifts, including holidays and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Three years of television news experience preferred.
NWA and CBM seals are a plus.
Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Analyze weather data and produce forecasts.
Interpret and analyze radar information.
Deliver accurate, compelling, and understandable forecasts across all platforms.
Provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events.
Ad-lib weather information during breaking news and long-form weather cut-ins, and respond to cues during on-air reporting.
Provide content, including graphics, simultaneously for television, radio partners, and digital platforms.
Use available technology to tell an intriguing weather story.
Deploy in the field during weather events.
Gather information and summarize facts and content for broadcast.
Attend daily editorial meetings.
Keep news personnel up to date on current weather conditions.
Attend community appearances.