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Anchor, Weather

Nexstar Broadcasting, San Diego, CA, United States


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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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.