Weather Anchor Job at Nexstar Media Group in New York

WPIX is looking for a full-time Weather Anchor. The Weather Anchor is a dynamic role that goes beyond forecasting weather conditions. The ideal candidate is capable of producing and anchoring weather reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. Presentation should follow strategy developed from market research. The successful candidate should have a robust social media profile and be savvy in the digital space. The ideal candidate will step up and be a leader in the streaming space, advocating for and supplying robust content for PIX11+.

Responsibilities

• Produces and presents weather reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all weather content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes and delivers weather stories in a clear and concise manner
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating weather programming and other content
• Responds to breaking and/or severe weather events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required
• Works closely with the weather team to develop comprehensive weather coverage
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances
• Writes digital/social stories detailing the local forecast daily
• Actively creates content for the station’s streaming platform PIX11+
• Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Minimum five years’ experience in weather reporting or anchoring (depending on market size)
• Strong understanding of the field of meteorology and a proven track record of forecasting
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Superior on-air presence
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.

Salary: $150,000 minimum