Weather Anchor
About the job
- A high school diploma or General Educational Development credential is required.
- Established residency in Pennsylvania is required.
- A valid Pennsylvania driver's license and good driving record are required.
- A personable on-air presence is required.
- Strong oral and written communication skills are required.
- Good computer skills are required.
- Forecast local weather for the seven-county region.
- Prepare relevant weather graphics to communicate the weather forecast.
- Present live weather forecasts across multiple platforms.
- Use computer model data to produce an accurate forecast.
- Produce a weekly feature story.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- A degree or certificate in Meteorology is preferred.
- Prior experience as a television weather person is preferred.
- Experience producing compelling weather graphics is preferred.
- Shooting and editing experience is helpful.
About the company
Pencor Services runs a privately held Pennsylvania communications and entertainment group whose companies sell connectivity, local media and live events. Blue Ridge Communications supplies cable television and internet to homes and businesses, while PenTeleData connects companies and institutions through a regional fiber network. The group also includes Palmerton Telephone, the Times News newspapers and Penn's Peak concert venue. Its businesses earn subscription and service fees, sell newspaper advertising and printing, and charge customers for concerts and venue use. Pencor Services was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Palmerton, Pennsylvania.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
Founded
1955
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Pencor's local market access persists: Fairview approved Blue Ridge's cable franchise agreement in October 2025.
- Blue Ridge's field pay follows negotiated rates: its October 2026 cable technician posting specifies union labor rates.
- Pencor's TV-13 develops reporting skills: its July 2026 internship puts students on field assignments and live news production.
What critics are saying
- Pencor faces prolonged construction demands: Blue Ridge's November 2025 plan rebuilds its entire cable network over several years.
- Support roles require late weekends: Blue Ridge's September 2026 posting lists office shifts until 9 p.m.
- Blue Ridge restricts geographic flexibility: its October 2026 cable role requires residency within 20 miles or the office's county.
What makes Pencor Services unique
- Pencor shares broadband infrastructure: PenTeleData's partnership includes Blue Ridge, Service Electric cable operators and Ironton Telephone.
- Building capacity sits inside Pencor: its construction and electrical businesses mainly serve sister companies.
- Pencor combines production and distribution: TV-13's local news channel runs on its Blue Ridge cable system.
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Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Employee Discounts
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Remote Work Options