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Weather Anchor Job at Nexstar Media Group in San Diego

Weather Anchor Job at Nexstar Media Group in San Diego

MediabistroSan Diego, CA, United States
10 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

ROLE : FOX 5 San Diego / KUSI News duopoly is seeking a dynamic Weather Anchor for KUSI’s 5-hour long legacy weekday morning news. Successful candidate is digitally savvy, excels in ad-libbing and storytelling to drive engagement with viewers across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Accurate and creative producing and reporting of daily weather and traffic forecast to support multiple live hits – using all resources available
  • Anchors, produces and contributes content to digital platforms including station’s CTV streaming app, website and social media account
  • Collaborates with producers, assignment desk, digital team to create timely and engaging reports across all platforms
  • Must be able to ad-lib live breaking news with a strong ability to interact with anchors in studio
  • Must be able to report live in the field and turn a pkg as needed
  • Stays informed on current news and community events, digital and social trends to improve quality of content and promote station brand
  • Develops community contacts and a network of news sources
  • Maintain strong, professional social media presence to promote station brand
  • Adhere to all company policies to uphold highest level of journalistic integrity
  • Attend station partnerships in the community
  • Additional duties as necessary

Education and Experience

  • B.A. or B.S. degree preferably in Meteorology, Journalism or related education
  • Prefer minimum 5 years TV news weather anchor experience in a medium to large market

    • Requirements / Qualifications

  • Must interact positively and productively with colleagues and management at all times
  • Strong on-air presentation – must be credible, personable and passionate
  • Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Must have strong organizational and time management skills and be detail-oriented
  • Must be digitally savvy and technically nimble to take advantage of newsroom resources and adapt to change
  • Must be able to accept and act on constructive direction and feedback
  • Must be flexible with schedule and fill-in different shifts, weekends, holidays as needed
  • Knowledge of WSI, Baron or similar weather forecasting system
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  • Compensation starting at $95k a year commensurate with experience and skill level.

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