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Meteorologist Position at KTVU FOX 2 and FOX Local

Join the team at KTVU FOX 2 and FOX Local, the Bay Area's leading sources for news and information! We're on the lookout for passionate individuals who value journalism and aspire to contribute to our top-tier reporting, both on-screen and behind the scenes, across broadcast and streaming platforms. We are in search of an experienced and engaging Meteorologist to join the dynamic team on our Mornings on 2 newscasts. Successful candidates excel in storytelling and present every forecast with confidence and authority. Join a winning team with a culture that is committed to supporting, mentoring, and training our staff.

Duties and 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

Qualifications:

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.

Preferences:

A deep connection to the San Francisco Bay Area is highly favorablewhether 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.

Application Process:

As the leading station in the market, we anticipate a high volume of applicants for this role. Prospective candidates are urged to submit a comprehensive resume, a cover letter that captures your immediate impact on our team, a demo reel showcasing your finest on-air moments, and a portfolio of print reporting and/or social media presence demonstrating your digital journalism expertise and understanding of best practices for online platforms.

Be a part of our tradition of excellence.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $190,000.00-210,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.