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Fox Television Stations · 2 weeks ago

Weather Meteorologist

Oakland, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$190K/yr - $210K/yr

6+ years exp

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S., including KTVU FOX 2 in the Bay Area. They are seeking an experienced and engaging Meteorologist to present weather forecasts and provide expertise in the newsroom while contributing to compelling storytelling across various platforms.

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Responsibilities

Serve as one of the primary presenters of weather forecasts, stories, interviews, and other content for all TV, streaming and digital platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to weather consumers

Provide weather expertise in the newsroom, helping to guide news managers, producers and reporters in coverage and decisions

Stay at the frontline of breaking weather situations, taking on field anchoring duties when assigned, to deliver live reporting that captures the veracity of the moment

Take charge of coordinating and producing compelling interview segments with experts related to weather events, ensuring content is informative and resonates with our diverse audience

Spearhead special weather report coverage, constructing in-depth stories for TV, digital, and print platforms that shine a light on significant weather events and reflect the concerns of the community

Independently design, build, and maintain visually compelling and accurate weather graphics

Actively pitch innovative story ideas that reflect the multifaceted nature of the San Francisco Bay Area

Engage with the community, building a network of connections and sources that empower our station to be the first to report on weather events, issues, and trends that matter to our viewers

Other duties as assigned and necessary

Qualification

Weather ReportingAMS CertificationStorytelling TechniquesMax Weather SoftwareBilingual (Spanish/Cantonese)Community EngagementCommunication SkillsAdaptability

Required

A minimum of 6 years of experience in weather reporting for broadcast and digital platforms, with a significant portion in a major market

Proven ability to manage the pressures of a fast-paced news environment and produce content under tight deadlines while upholding the highest journalistic standards

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; a comprehensive understanding of the digital audience and the weather stories that resonate best with readers on KTVU's various online platforms

Ability to utilize advanced storytelling techniques to make complex weather concepts understandable and engaging for viewers

A willingness to learn new skills, pitch creative ideas, and adapt to change to help grow KTVU's audience in the quickly evolving digital landscape

Preferred

A deep connection to the San Francisco Bay Area is highly favorable—whether you grew up, attended school, or have previously worked in the region, we value your intrinsic understanding of our community, its unique weather patterns and phenomena, and its stories

An AMS Certification or Seal of Approval from the American Meteorological Society is considered a benefit, as is knowledge of the Max weather forecasting and production software

Bilingual abilities, specifically in Spanish or Cantonese, to reflect the diversity of our audience will be considered an additional asset