Weather/Traffic Anchor

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WPIX has an immediate opening for a full-time weather/Traffic anchor. This position will put you right in the middle of a fast-paced news environment. This position will work closely with our news team and is a vital part of the operation. This Hybrid position requires you present weather information, traffic reports and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers. A passion for communicating weather information through graphics, verbally, and in writing is desired. Proficiency in weather analysis and forecasting is expected. Candidates should also have experience with traffic reporting and knowledge on New York roads and rails. Assist in coordinating weather programming on multiple platforms. Maintain a deep level of familiarity with the state and region. Respond to breaking weather news as required.
Responsibilities
Focuses on providing timely and useful information to commuters planning their drives to and from work, as well as to those already en route by maintaining contact with external sources of information or by observing traffic from air or land vehicles.
Announces the latest accidents and traffic delays.
Manages gathered information: keeps all the facts straight, makes sure details are accurate and current and tracks any changes.
Maintains crucial deadlines in order to provide traffic updates in a timely fashion
May require flexibility in work schedules.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science preferred, Master's degree is a plus
Minimum of five years of operational forecasting experience
Experience with TV weather graphics/animations and weather graphics systems
Exceptional weather judgment
Knowledgeable with local coverage area geography and roadways, mass transit and traffic patterns
Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
Adept at working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented, newsroom-like collaborative environment
Excellent writing and editing skills; proficient in grammar
Strong attention to detail, following up until issues are resolved
Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi task in a fast-paced environment
Must be proficient in social/digital media
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, including 283,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns Americas largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstars television assets also include NewsNation, Americas fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 75 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Companys portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property with over 120 million monthly unique users as of December 31, 2021. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit ****EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
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Posted:
2022-03-01
Expires:
2022-03-31
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