Responsibilities
Work closely with the News Director and newsroom leadership to develop and execute FOX43’s overall weather strategy across broadcast, digital, streaming, mobile and social platforms.
Lead and oversee the FOX43 weather team, including scheduling, coaching, performance feedback and professional development.
Build a consistent, accurate and compelling weather presentation that serves viewers across York, Lancaster, Harrisburg, Lebanon, Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin and surrounding Central Pennsylvania communities.
Lead FOX43’s coverage of severe and high-impact weather, including winter storms, ice, flooding, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, extreme heat and other significant weather events.
Develop weather coverage plans and communicate expectations to the newsroom before, during and after major weather events.
Be a visible and trusted weather authority for the FOX43 audience, particularly during disruptive or dangerous weather.
Create original weather content that goes beyond the forecast and helps viewers understand how weather affects their lives, families, commutes, schools, businesses and communities.
Expand the weather brand across FOX43+, streaming, FOX43.com, mobile, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and other social platforms.
Embrace emerging technology, data, graphics and forecasting tools to improve the way FOX43 tells the weather story.
Work with newsroom leaders and producers to ensure weather coverage is timely, accurate and appropriately prioritized across all platforms.
Recruit, hire, coach and develop meteorologists and other weather team members in partnership with the News Director.
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement within the weather team and newsroom.
Represent FOX43 at community events, station appearances, schools and other outreach opportunities.
Participate in breaking news and major-event coverage as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the News Director.