Weather Anchor Job at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in San Diego

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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

Compensation starting at $95k a year commensurate with experience and skill level.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.

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