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Nexstar Media Group Meteorologist (Part-Time) in San Francisco, California
KRON 4 News is looking for a part-time weather anchor. KRON 4 News does more weather than any other station in the San Francisco Bay Area and we intend to strengthen our position as the market's weather leader. The successful candidate will have a proven understanding of bay area weather patterns, including microclimates and earthquakes and adapt quickly when weather conditions necessitate. We are looking for a person who can explain weather clearly to our viewers but also bring urgency to our newscasts.This will be a part-time, union position.
QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to analyze meteorological data to produce a forecast.
Production of weather graphics to support the forecast.
Clear communication of the details of the forecast
Regular engagement in digital platforms including KRON4.com, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including different day parts, weekends, and holidays.
Management reserves the discretion to add or modify job duties as required.
Must be able to provide on air traffic forecasts and use the pertaining computer system.
EXPERIENCE
3-5 years of on-air experience producing and presenting weather forecasts
Must be a self-starter, hard worker, have a great attitude, and be versatile and efficient.
Able to handle social media tasks which include using Twitter, Facebook and user generated content on air and online.
Compensation: $45.33+/hr. to commensurate with experience and skill level
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
