Multimedia Journalist & Weekend Weather Anchor

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. distribution arm FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News is seeking a multimedia journalist to report during the week and anchor weather on weekends. The role requires shooting, writing, and editing stories, plus producing for streaming and social platforms.

The candidate should excel in ad-lib storytelling, be digitally savvy, and bring 3–5 years of TV news reporting and weather anchor experience in a medium to large market. Flexibility to cover varied shifts is required.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Ad-libbing

Digital storytelling

On-air presenting

Storytelling across devices

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/communication

Tools

Adobe Premiere

WSI weather system

Baron weather system

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. distribution arm FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News is seeking a multimedia journalist to report during the week and anchor weather on weekends. The role requires shooting, writing, and editing stories, plus producing for streaming and social platforms.

The candidate should excel in ad-lib storytelling, be digitally savvy, and bring 3–5 years of TV news reporting and weather anchor experience in a medium to large market. Flexibility to cover varied shifts is required.