Weather/News Anchor

About the role

Entravision is a leading global advertising, media and ad-tech solutions company. We connect brands to consumers through top platforms and publishers. In the US, we are a leader in Hispanic marketing & media solutions, serving both local and national clients for over 25 years. Our service portfolio includes primarily Spanish language TV & Radio broadcast assets across 35 markets, an exclusive audio network & streaming platform, and a robust mix of curated digital & social media content solutions.

Responsibilities

• A dynamic, energetic, and self-motivated individual responsible for writing, producing, and presenting accurate balanced daily news stories for the station’s newscast.
• Produces content daily for live newscasts and pre-recorded newscasts where applicable.
• Researches, investigates, writes, produces, and anchors general news or special news assignments—recorded and/or live from the studio/field.
• Produces newscasts rundowns.
• Works closely with Assignments Editor, Producers, MMJs and all other staff to ensure all stories are updated and fact checked.
• Ability to create original content and stories for daily newscasts when applicable.
• Attends and participates in off-site company-sponsored and community events as assigned by station management.
• Responsible for relaying the market's weather forecast and stories in a way that connects with and captivates viewers, and conveys the brand.
• Produce weather graphics and analyze data from the National Weather Service as well as other meteorological sources.
• Create complete coverage of weather stories.
• Prepare and post forecasts for multiple platforms.
• Spearhead special weather coverage during severe weather events.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or minimum of 2 years’ experience as Weather Forecaster/Meteorologist.
• Must have experience with severe weather forecasting.

Competencies

• Punctuality.
• Dependability.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Technical Capability.
• Ability to Work Independently.
• Fluency in both Spanish & English is a must.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a Full Time position. Actual schedule and hours may vary.

Supervisory Responsibility

Reports directly to VP of News Operations

EEO Statement

Entravision Communications Corporation participates in the E-Verify system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration and will use E-Verify to confirm work eligibility for all new hire employees. Entravision Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage women and minorities to apply.