Weather Anchor

Position Title: Weather Anchor

Position Status: Full-time, non-exempt

About Us: NonStop Local is the Inland Northwest’s leader in local news, weather and sports coverage on television and digital platforms.

About this opportunity:

A Weather Anchor for our family-owned company is expected to share in the same baseline job description. You will report directly to the Executive News Director, who will decide on scheduling and evaluate your performance relative to the job description. Our operation is based on a story-centric workflow. That means we prioritize story treatment across a variety of platforms, from our linear broadcasts to our streaming services, as well as social media and our digital properties. We utilize all screens to tell stories and consistently engage viewers and readers to be an essential part of the communities we serve. Our Weather Anchors relate the weather story to viewers in a compelling, urgent, and demonstrative fashion.

"Wake Up Montana" is the program you will be joining, offering comprehensive coverage of news, weather, sports, and breaking headlines from cities across Montana, including Missoula, Kalispell, Great Falls, Helena, Butte, Bozeman, and Billings. The show is broadcast on ABC, Fox, and SWX networks throughout the state. In your role as the primary Weather Forecaster/Meteorologist, you will deliver live daily weather updates, serving as the face of the program from our Spokane, WA location.

Baseline Job Description:

• Report information “live” in scheduled newscasts, during unscheduled cut-ins, on-line and on social media as needed
• Interpret and analyze weather data to create local forecasts and deliver to audiences in a clear, conversational fashion.
• Breaking news and weather is our bread and butter. Weather Anchors are expected to guide and cover this content in a smooth, cohesive way.
• Our weather anchors are reflective of the communities we serve. We look for authentic personalities who have the ability to connect with the audience regardless of platform and influence their newsroom colleagues through leading by example.
• A competitive passion to win and openness to innovation is mandatory!
• Our anchor is someone passionate about promoting our products through their connection with the social media audience.
• An active newsroom leader who sets an example by visibly supporting and enhancing the work to improve and expand the viewer/user experience on all platforms.
• Represent station/company at a variety of events. These will likely occur outside of the regular workday.
• Report on a variety of subjects and write stories for broadcasts and sweeps pieces
• Participate in certain aspects of newscast anchoring including copy delivery and interviewing
• Participate in community outreach projects

What you will contribute to the team:

• Availability for big breaking news coverage on unassigned shift.
• Smooth/pleasant delivery authentic to the viewers we serve.
• Exemplary communication skills.
• Strong "in-the-field and live" skills.
• An above-average, demonstrable knowledge of television newscast production techniques and television news writing is very helpful.
• Thorough knowledge of weather data interpretation and forecasting.
• Ability to deliver weather information in a concise and understandable way.
• Ability to create computer generated graphics using the Baron weather system.
• Proficient at posting content to various platforms.
• Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• You should have at least 3 years of on-air experience at a live commercial media outlet.

What we offer:

Pay Rate: $18.00- $20.00 per/Hr. This range depends on qualifications (experience, certifications, and degree), signing bonus.

We are a family-owned and operated multi-business organization with a heart for the community we serve and our employees! We set you up for success by providing the necessary tools and training needed to succeed in your position. This includes:

• A friendly, supportive, and professional team atmosphere
• Competitive wages and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching, Employee Assistance Programs, and so much more!
• We believe work/life balance is key to continued success. We offer Vacation days, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays, and more!

For detailed information regarding benefits, vacation, sick, and holiday time, please copy and paste the following link into your browser: NonStop Local Benefits

What’s next:

If you want to be part of our winning team and live & work in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, email your cover letter, resume, and link to your reel to: Stephanie Ashley, Director of Recruiting at Stephanie.Ashley@nonstoplocal.com.

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NonStop Local is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

No phone calls please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• Spokane, WA 99201 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Spokane, WA 99201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20