Anchor, Weather

ROLE:  FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News duopoly is seeking a dynamic Weather Anchor for FOX 5’s 5.5-hour long 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 forecasts 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 $115k commensurate with experience and skill level.
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