Rob Marciano

Rob Marciano began his distinguished career as a meteorologist and journalist after earning a Bachelor’s degree in meteorology from Cornell University, establishing a strong foundation in atmospheric sciences. He quickly ascended through regional television, serving as the morning and then Chief Meteorologist for KPLC-TV in Lake Charles, Louisiana from 1994 to 1997. Following this, he was a weather anchor for WVIT Connecticut News 30 in West Hartford, Connecticut, before taking on the role of Chief Meteorologist for KATU-TV and 750 KXL News Radio in Portland, Oregon, from 1997 until 2003, where he solidified his expertise in broadcast meteorology. In May 2003, Marciano joined CNN Worldwide in Atlanta, gaining national prominence over a nine-year tenure as a meteorologist and occasional reporter.

During his time at CNN, which concluded in November 2012, he provided critical on-the-ground coverage and in-depth analysis for major weather events including Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill. Demonstrating his versatility, Marciano transitioned to entertainment news in November 2012, becoming a co-anchor for ‘Entertainment Tonight’ in January 2013, a role he successfully held for 20 months before returning to hard news. Marciano made his return to news in July 2014, joining ABC News as their Senior Meteorologist, a position he held for nearly a decade until April 2024. In this capacity, he delivered comprehensive forecasts for the weekend editions of ‘Good Morning America’ and reported on significant weather headlines across all ABC News broadcasts.

His extensive experience across major national networks, coupled with his proven ability to report on critical events, makes him a highly valued and marketable talent in broadcast journalism.