Reporter Mmj Weather Anchor

**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. * #LI-Onsite