The Weather Staff forecast weather conditions and produces and anchors weather reports for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.
Additional Job Description
- 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 web stories detailing the local forecast daily
- Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- 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
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
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Compensation: 31.25+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level.
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