6abc/WPVI - Meteorologist
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What you'll do
- Deliver accurate and engaging weather forecasts across television, streaming, digital, and social platforms.
- Lead severe weather coverage with a strong focus on public safety and audience impact.
- Report, write, shoot, edit, and produce weather and news content under deadline.
- Perform live reports from the field during breaking weather and major news events.
- Collaborate with newsroom teams to create compelling, audience-focused coverage.
- Maintain an active and engaging presence on social media and digital platforms.
- Represent the station at community events and public appearances.
What they're looking for
- Exceptional weather knowledge and the ability to communicate complex information clearly across multiple platforms.
- Strong storytelling, reporting, writing, and live presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver high-impact severe weather coverage in the studio and the field.
- Experience engaging audiences across linear, streaming, and digital platforms.
- Minimum 3 years of on-air meteorology experience.
- Strong commitment to community engagement and public service.
- Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Broadcast Meteorology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Nice to have
- Experience in a top television market.
- Video shooting and editing experience a plus.
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Full description from employer
Job Posting Title:
6abc/WPVI - MeteorologistReq ID:
10160071Job Description:
The original Action News is looking for a Meteorologist to help lead our weather coverage into the future. We're seeking a dynamic communicator who is passionate about weather, excels at storytelling, and can deliver impactful forecasts across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.
The ideal candidate is a trusted journalist and team player who can translate complex weather information into clear, compelling content while prioritizing public safety during severe weather events. This person thrives in fast-paced environments, works collaboratively across the newsroom, and can confidently lead coverage in both the studio and the field.
Responsibilities
Deliver accurate and engaging weather forecasts across television, streaming, digital, and social platforms.
Lead severe weather coverage with a strong focus on public safety and audience impact.
Report, write, shoot, edit, and produce weather and news content under deadline.
Perform live reports from the field during breaking weather and major news events.
Collaborate with newsroom teams to create compelling, audience-focused coverage.
Maintain an active and engaging presence on social media and digital platforms.
Represent the station at community events and public appearances.
Basic Qualifications
Exceptional weather knowledge and the ability to communicate complex information clearly across multiple platforms.
Strong storytelling, reporting, writing, and live presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to deliver high-impact severe weather coverage in the studio and the field.
Experience engaging audiences across linear, streaming, and digital platforms.
Minimum 3 years of on-air meteorology experience.
Strong commitment to community engagement and public service.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a top television market.
Video shooting and editing experience a plus.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Broadcast Meteorology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Job Posting Segment:
Owned TV StationsJob Posting Primary Business:
Owned TV Stations AllPrimary Job Posting Category:
Talent GeneralEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Philadelphia, PA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-09-08Company
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