ROLE: FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News duopoly is seeking a multimedia and multiplatform journalist to report during the week and anchor weather during the weekend. A successful applicant will have a proven ability to enterprise stories that connect with audiences across all devices and platforms. The candidate also needs to excel in ad-libbing, storytelling, and be digitally savvy. This position requires the multimedia journalist to shoot, write, edit vosots and packages. A typical day could involve general assignment reporting with live shots or returning to station to weather anchor or host/produce or participate in live streaming programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accurate and balanced reporting of news stories following company standards for journalistic integrity and quality
Shoot, write, and edit stories ensuring accuracy, clarity, and strong storytelling
Contributes to our digital platforms by writing web articles or producing/hosting programs for our CTV streaming app or producing reels for our social accounts
Creatively present stories in ways that engage today’s audiences, tailoring content for different devices and platforms
Must be able to ad-lib breaking news fluently with a strong ability to interact with anchors
Collaborate with photographer, producer, assignment desk on live shots as needed
Attend editorial meetings and regularly pitches original story ideas
Develop community contacts and a network of news sources
Produce and anchor weather, traffic segments for weekend newscasts and fill-in during the week as needed
Attend station partnerships in the community
Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

B.A. or B.S. Degree preferably in journalism, communication or equivalent related experience
Prefer 3-5 years TV news reporting and weather anchor experience in a medium to large market
News videography, editing and livestreaming experience preferred

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Must interact positively and productively with other employees and in the field
Exceptional writing, grammar and spelling, technical formatting
Excellent communication skills with ability to ad-lib when required
Strong on-air presentation – must be credible, personable and engaging
Excellent time management skills maintaining strong attention to detail
Excellent editing skills with Adobe Premiere and video camera/news photography skills
Ability to carry 25-30 pounds of equipment
Flexible with schedule and willing to work additional hours or days or different shifts and holidays as required by news content
Knowledge of WSI, Baron or similar weather forecasting system
Must be able to accept constructive direction and feedback
Compensation starting at $35/hour commensurate with experience and skill level.
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