James Brierton

James Brierton is an accomplished media professional with extensive experience in weather reporting and digital content management. Currently serving as the Weather Executive Producer at WCNC Charlotte since July 2019, James oversees severe weather coverage and manages the station's Weather Aware alert brand, while also producing educational content alongside meteorologists. Previously held positions include Digital Executive Producer at WCNC Charlotte, Executive Producer at Carolina Weather Group, and various roles in digital journalism and content production at stations such as FOX46 Charlotte and WRBL News 3. James's early career involved internships at NBC News and educational roles, leading to a solid foundation in broadcast journalism with a Bachelor's degree from The University of Georgia.