Nexstar Media Group Inc. is hiring: Reporter/Weekend Weather Anchor in San Diego
Nexstar Media Group Inc., San Diego, CA, United States, 92140
ROLE: FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News duopoly is seeking a Weekday Reporter/Weekend Weather Anchor to support our top-rated newscasts committed to serving the San Diego community. Successful candidate excels in ad-libbing, storytelling on all platforms, connecting with viewers, can receive feedback and models professionalism on and off the air.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Accurate reporting of news stories
* Attend editorial meetings and regularly pitch original story ideas
* Develops community contacts and a network of news sources
* Must be able to ad-lib live breaking news by telling a compelling story with a strong ability to interact with anchors in studio
* Works with the photographer in the development of a story
* Regularly updates newsroom on story elements and progress
* Use social media to update news and weather stories to the public
* Attend station partnerships in the community
* Produce and anchor weather, traffic segments for weekend newscasts and fill-in during the week as needed
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
* Must have undergraduate degree or equivalent related experience
* Prefer 3-5 years TV news reporting and weather anchor experience in a medium to large market
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
* Must interact positively and productively with other employees and in the field
* Strong on-air presentation - must be credible, personable and passionate
* Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Must be able to accept constructive direction and feedback
* In line with reporting duties, individual must be flexible with schedule and be willing to work additional hours or days or different shifts as required by news content
* Knowledge of WSI, Baron or similar weather forecasting system
* Comp starting $33/hr commensurate with experience and skill level
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