Anchor Weather

Job Title: Anchor/Reporter Weather
 

Overview:
KPIX-TV and KPIX+TV are developing a state-of-the-art, immersive, 3D weather presentation system.  We are looking for a weather enthusiast, who’s passionate about telling weather stories in groundbreaking ways.   Someone who thrives in an innovative, trail-blazing environment, with the confidence to take risks and break outside traditional weather presentation.   This position is for someone who truly wants to be a pioneer.

Responsibilities:
The Weather Anchor/Reporter will provide weather reports for KPIX-TV and KPIX+TV news programs
and KPIX digital platforms. Must be able to produce weather information and present it to viewers.  Ability to capture, assemble and explain information on all stories assigned to you for broadcast and digital. Must be comfortable learning new graphic and presentation software and systems. Occasionally may be assigned to cover stories outside the station - on location. Write clearly and interestingly and use video and graphics to illustrate facts and ideas in
the story. Will interview guests appropriate to the stories being presented. Will also be available to make personal appearances to promote the station. This position is represented by AFTRA.

Basic Qualifications:
•        Must have at least five years of television experience, with a minimum of 3 years as a weather reporter, working in local market or network television news.
•    Must have an in-depth presentation and oral communication skills.
•    Proven success in digital content development and engagement key.
•    Ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of personnel.
•    Do live reporting engagingly and effectively.
•    Familiarity with the Bay Area is very helpful.
•    College degree preferred or equivalent experience.
•    Weather computer and graphics skills are required.

Physical Demands:
Must be able to operate the keyboard with accuracy and speed and have a valid driver's license in order to drive to reporting locations.
 

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network,  CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.  

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $140,000.00 - 150,000.00. 

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.  The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable,  as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.   

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