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

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: FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News

duopoly is seeking a multimedia and multiplatform journalist to report during the week and anchor weather during the weekend. A successful applicant will have a proven ability to enterprise stories that connect with audiences across all devices and platforms. The candidate also needs to excel in ad-libbing, storytelling, and be digitally savvy. This position requires the multimedia journalist to shoot, write, edit vosots and packages. A typical day could involve general assignment reporting with live shots or returning to station to weather anchor or host/produce or participate in live streaming programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Accurate and balanced reporting of news stories following company standards for journalistic integrity and quality

Shoot, write, and edit stories ensuring accuracy, clarity, and strong storytelling

Contributes to our digital platforms by writing web articles or producing/hosting programs for our CTV streaming app or producing reels for our social accounts

Creatively present stories in ways that engage today’s audiences, tailoring content for different devices and platforms

Must be able to ad-lib breaking news fluently with a strong ability to interact with anchors

Collaborate with photographer, producer, assignment desk on live shots as needed

Attend editorial meetings and regularly pitches original story ideas

Develop community contacts and a network of news sources

Produce and anchor weather, traffic segments for weekend newscasts and fill-in during the week as needed

Attend station partnerships in the community

Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

B.A. or B.S. Degree preferably in journalism, communication or equivalent related experience

Prefer 3-5 years TV news reporting and weather anchor experience in a medium to large market

News videography, editing and livestreaming experience preferred

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Must interact positively and productively with other employees and in the field

Exceptional writing, grammar and spelling, technical formatting

Excellent communication skills with ability to ad-lib when required

Strong on‑air presentation – must be credible, personable and engaging

Excellent time management skills maintaining strong attention to detail

Excellent editing skills with Adobe Premiere and video camera
ews photography skills

Ability to carry 25-30 pounds of equipment

Flexible with schedule and willing to work additional hours or days or different shifts and holidays as required by news content

Knowledge of WSI, Baron or similar weather forecasting system

Must be able to accept constructive direction and feedback

Compensation starting at $35/hour commensurate with experience and skill level.

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