at FOX Payroll Services in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox 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
FOX 32 News is currently on the hunt for a passionate and experienced meteorologist to join our dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities/Specific Duties
Presentation:
Deliver weather forecasts with excellent communication and presenting skills.
Scientific Analysis:
Utilize a strong background in science to interpret and simplify weather data.
Storytelling:
Convey the weather story using engaging graphics and video aids.
Daily Planning:
Guide viewers through their day with actionable weather insights.
Adlib Capabilities:
Exhibit strong adlib skills for dynamic and unscripted delivery.
Graphic Creation:
Develop comprehensive weather graphics using the Baron Lynx system.
Traffic Reporting:
Provide traffic updates and conditions during newscasts as assigned.
Ideal Candidate Traits: The ideal meteorologist for our team is someone with enthusiasm for all aspects of weather - from the science behind it to the everyday impact it has on our viewers. Your passion for meteorology will be key in winning weather coverage consistently.
Passionate about engaging and informative weather reporting.
Dynamic and adaptable presentation skills.
Expertise with Baron Lynx weather graphics system.
Ability to adlib effectively during live segments.
Skilled at working under deadline pressure and multi-tasking.
We look forward to welcoming a talented weather expert who will excel in our fast-paced and collaborative environment to provide our viewers with essential weather coverage.
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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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.