Meteorologist

WGAL-TV, the Hearst Television NBC affiliate located in the Lancaster-Lebanon-Harrisburg-York, PA market, has an opening for a high energy, highly skilled Meteorologist. We are looking for a Meteorologist who knows the science but can tell a relatable weather story. Our next Meteorologist will be an accurate forecaster, keep our viewers and employees safe, convey appropriate tone, summarize complicated information, and stay cool under pressure.  

Job Responsibilities:  

• Get our viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts
• Will provide urgent, immediate weather information before and during severe weather events 
• Will be able to simultaneously provide content on TV, for our radio partners, and on our digital platforms
• Will utilize all the technology and tools available to us to tell an intriguing weather story 
• Will be deployed in the field during weather events 
• Gather information 
• Summarize fact and clearly communicate content for broadcast 
• In-person attendance is required 

Experience Requirements: 

• Previous on-air experience preferred. 

Qualifications Requirements:  

• In-depth knowledge of weather science and forecasting
• Proven on-air experience in handling breaking news and severe weather coverage 
• Dynamic on-air presence with a conversational weather presentation 
• Knowledgeable about how to interpret and translate high powered radar data 
• Proficient in using WSI graphics and technology   
• Excellent forecasting and on-air skills 
• Strong organizational skills 
• Ability to tell a compelling weather story 
• Ability to use common television weather systems 
• Radar experience preferred 
• Ability to do live field reporting on weather and other topics

Education: 

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Meteorology or related field   
• CBM and/or AMS seal preferred 
• Hearst Television is a proud supporter of military veterans. Related military training and experience will be considered 

Additional Requirements 

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Television requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HTV will consider requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable legal requirements.