Kaitlyn McGrath is joining WVIT-TV NBC 30 (NBC Connecticut) in Hartford as the weekend evening meteorologist, New England One has learned.
"We are excited to announce that Kaitlyn McGrath is joining NBC Connecticut as a First Alert meteorologist" station spokesperson Laura Gremelsbacker told New England One. She tells us that in addition to forecasting the weather on the weekends, Kaitlyn will also report during the week.
"This new opportunity will present a real challenge and help me continue to develop my skills" Kaitlyn said on her Facebook page. She also said that the move will "at the same time allow me to be closer to my family."
Kaitlyn joins NBC Connecticut from WCSC-TV CBS 5 in Charleston, SC where she has been a weather forecaster since starting her broadcasting career in January 2014.
A native of Pittsburgh, PA, Kaitlyn is a 2014 graduate of the University of Florida in Gainesville where she earned a Bachelor's degree in telecommunications-news broadcasting with a concentration in meteorology.
During her time at UF, Kaitlyn gained experience by working as a student reporter and weather forecaster at WUFT-TV, the University owned PBS station. She has also interned at KDKA-TV CBS 2 in Pittsburgh.
Kaitlyn is currently furthering her weather education, and is enrolled in Mississippi State University's certificate of broadcast meteorology program, and expects to graduate in May 2017. She is also preparing for a National Weather Association Seal of Approval; and a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist designation from the American Meteorological Society.
Kaitlyn's first day at NBC Connecticut is October 12.
Kaitlyn McGrath 2015 Demo Reel
