Weather Anchor (Freelance)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY

Fox TV Stations

FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network’s national content.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Weather Anchor is responsible for analyzing weather data, providing accurate current conditions, and forecasting in an engaging manner for broadcast and digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize weather equipment to craft and present weather segments.
• Communicate weather reports clearly with proper language and on-camera presence.
• Engage with audiences on social media and digital channels.
• Convey urgent weather updates effectively to the public.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest in weather technology.
• Collaborate with newsroom staff for content creation and participate proactively in a team setting.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in weather-related technology and newsroom operations.
• Skilled in delivering unscripted commentary and working under pressure.
• Strong journalistic ethics and effective communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and collaborate.

Education & Experience:

• Preferred 5+ years as a weather anchor and a related bachelor's degree.
• AMS Seal or NWS certification is desirable, along with severe weather forecasting experience.

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.

At FOX, we foster a culture and environment where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent across our company. We live in a diverse world, with different ideas and different perspectives that come together to spark new ideas and make great things happen. That means reflecting the diversity of the world around us is critical to our company’s success. We ensure that our viewers, communities and employees feel heard, represented, and celebrated both on screen and off.

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Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is: $35.00-45.00 per hour. We provide Freelancers medical/dental/vision insurance and 401k after they meet eligibility criteria and any State required time-off, in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.