WKYC Channel 3 President and
General Manager Micki Byrnes announced today that Meteorologist Jason Frazer
will join the WKYC team.
“Northeast Ohio weather always keeps us on our toes, and I
am excited to welcome Jason, a multi-talented and versatile meteorologist to
the WKYC team,” said Byrnes.
Jason joins WKYC from Fox 28 in Savannah, Georgia. When not
in the television studio, his passion is visiting grade schools, middle schools
and high schools to encourage students to consider meteorology and other
STEM-related careers.
“Jason’s knowledge of atmospheric science and the
environment will be a great addition to Cleveland’s #1 weather team,” said
Director of Content Adam Miller. “His reporting will help Northeast Ohioans
feel more prepared as we head out to work and school with daily updates and
detailed forecasts on TV and digital platforms.”
“I am so excited to be returning to the Buckeye state. I’m
looking forward to joining an awarding-winning team and helping to continue the
great legacy of WKYC,” said Frazer.
Jason knew at an early age that a career in broadcasting was
his calling. Growing up he loved to pretend that he was iconic weatherman Al
Roker. While on his path to meteorology he explored political science and
banking, Jason always knew that someday he’d realize his dream.
After studying Political Science at Columbia University,
Jason was offered the opportunity to learn how to manage a bank branch through
Citibank’s Management Associate Program. He learned not only how to sell
mortgages, checking and investment accounts but he also learned how to manage a
department. At the age of 24, he accepted a position at JP Morgan Chase as one
of the youngest branch managers in the nation. There, he managed $25 million in
balances, $10 million in investment accounts and a staff of 10.
With a burning desire to return to television, Jason was
able to freelance for the News 12 Networks throughout the NYC area. Using that
experience, he was able to obtain a Reporter position with WROC-TV, the CBS
affiliate in Rochester, NY. After spending two years in Rochester, Jason
accepted a General Assignment Reporter position at WBNS-TV, the CBS affiliate
in Columbus, OH.
After spending three years in Ohio, in 2013, Jason relocated
to Connecticut to work for WFSB-TV Channel 3 Eyewitness News the CBS affiliate
in Hartford. While at WFSB, he reported various breaking news stories and
contributed to WFSB’s Investigative Unit and filled in on the Anchor desk.
In 2016, Jason became an Investigative Reporter for NBC
Boston and NECN, New England’s 24-hour Cable Station. He uncovered how
landlords in Massachusetts were improperly placing young children on eviction
notices which impacted their ability to obtain credit and future housing.
In
2019, Jason also completed the Broadcast Meteorology Program at Mississippi
State University.
Jason has numerous hobbies including cooking, traveling,
bowling, football, whitewater rafting, wine tasting and acting. He is a huge NFL
Fantasy Football Fan and one of the best Spades players you’ll ever meet. He is
looking forward to discovering Cleveland with his fiancée, Romney Smith, who is
also joining the WKYC team.
