Chief Meteorologist

Fox • Oakland, CA

320d • $183,300 - $250,000

About The Position

Join the dynamic team at KTVU FOX 2 and Fox Local, the Bay Area's leading source for news and information! We're on the lookout for passionate individuals who value journalism and aspire to contribute to our top-tier reporting, both on-screen and behind the scenes, across broadcast and streaming platforms. We are in search of an experienced Chief Meteorologist who excels in storytelling and presents every forecast with confidence and authority. We seek a visionary and creative leader with the ability to guide the top team of meteorologists in the market. Join a winning team with a culture that is committed to supporting, mentoring, and training our staff.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in weather reporting for broadcast and digital platforms, with a significant portion anchored in a top 10 market.
• A demonstrated track record of leadership roles within a top-tier newsroom and an impeccable on-air presence.
• Proven ability to manage the pressures of a fast-paced news environment and produce content under tight deadlines while upholding the highest journalistic standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, adept at writing clear and engaging copy for on-air and online platforms, including proficiency in AP writing style.
• A comprehensive understanding of the digital audience and the weather stories that resonate best with readers on KTVU's various online platforms.
• Ability to utilize advanced storytelling techniques to make complex weather concepts understandable and engaging for viewers on various platforms, including social media, streaming, and other digital formats.
• A strong portfolio of work that exhibits your ability to understand and communicate complex weather phenomena and connect with a diverse audience.
• A willingness to learn new skills, pitch creative ideas, and adapt to change to help grow KTVU's audience in the quickly evolving digital landscape.

Nice To Haves

• A deep connection to the San Francisco Bay Area is highly favorable—whether you grew up, attended school, or have previously worked in the region, we value your intrinsic understanding of our community, its unique weather patterns and phenomena, and its stories.
• An AMS Certification or Seal of Approval from the American Meteorological Society is considered a benefit.
• Bilingual abilities, specifically in Spanish or Cantonese, reflect the diversity of our audience and will be considered an additional asset.

Responsibilities

• Serve as one of the primary presenters of weather forecasts, stories, interviews, and other content for all TV, streaming and digital platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to weather consumers.
• Provide exemplary leadership in the newsroom, guiding other meteorologists as well as news reporters and producers on weather-related topics.
• Stay at the frontline of breaking weather situations, taking on field anchoring duties when assigned, to deliver live reporting that captures the veracity of the moment.
• Take charge of coordinating and producing compelling interview segments with experts related to weather events, ensuring content is informative and resonates with our diverse audience.
• Spearhead special weather report coverage, constructing in-depth stories for TV, digital, and print platforms that shine a light on significant weather events and reflect the concerns of the community.
• Demonstrate an exceptional capacity for researching, reporting, and writing broadcast and digital print copy when weather events warrant it, adhering to station standards, ensuring precision and clarity.
• Independently design, build, and maintain visually compelling and accurate weather graphics to support on-air and a variety of digital platforms, including streaming channels, social media, Connected TV apps, and other digital media.
• Act as the primary liaison with weather equipment vendors to coordinate system upgrades, troubleshoot issues, and explore emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the proper installation, configuration, and maintenance of weather systems and software, while providing input on the purchase of new weather tools.
• Work closely with other departments to develop and update style guides, ensuring a cohesive and visually appealing weather presentation across all platforms.
• Partner with newsroom leadership to align weather forecasts with station-wide editorial strategies and breaking news coverage.
• Actively pitch innovative story ideas that reflect the multifaceted nature of the San Francisco Bay Area and passionately hunt for exclusive stories and scoops in the weather genre.
• Establish workflows and procedures for seamless operations during severe weather events, ensuring effective communication and execution.
• Engage with the community, building a network of connections and sources that empowers our station to be the first to report on weather events, issues, and trends that matter to our viewers.
• Participate in promotional activities including public appearances and community events on behalf of the station.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents
• Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior