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Nexstar Media Group Inc.

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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