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Job Description WICS, News Channel 20/FOX Illinois is looking for a Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist to present weather forecasts and assist with news gathering. As our Meteorologist/Multimedia Journalist you are responsible for the content of the weather cast on-air and on our digital platforms. The main day to day responsibilities of the role will include… • Forecasting, Producing and Presenting clear and concise weather casts, which tell a story and connect with viewers, • Issue warnings and alerts, produce graphics and maps, and report live during weather events, • Utilize social media during severe weather, as well as write weather stories, • Make public appearances on behalf of the station, • Pitching story ideas, developing contacts and some reporting duties as assigned, • Ability to tell memorable and meaningful stories, we value visual and compelling storytelling, • Ability to demonstrate experience with active and visual live shots, • In Depth Knowledge of forecasting, • Sharp news judgement and exceptional writing skills, • Ability to multitask while meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks, • Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience., • (years of experience) years’ experience in weather presentation and reporting preferred

Job Description NewsChannel 20/FOX Illinois has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Sports Anchor/Multimedia Journalist! In this role, you will be required to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet and social media networks, along with performing other duties as assigned by the news managers. We are looking for someone with a true passion for sports storytelling and going beyond scores and play-by-play. This is a Big 10 market as well as a very active market with high school sports. Dynamic live television and storytelling skills are a must. Skills and Experience: • A self-starter and who can generate his or her own story ideas on a daily basis, • Ability to demonstrate enterprise reporting and creativity in storytelling, • Exemplary communication skills, both written and verbal, • Previous anchoring experience is preferred, • Live shot experience is required

Write technical documents in compliance to the company’s established standards and guidelines. Research, write, edit and proofread complex technical data. Create, maintain and update installation instructions, training material and other technical documents.