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Freelance Weather Anchor/Meteorologist (R50031887)

FOX
United States, Texas, Austin
119 E 10th St (Show on map)
Mar 09, 2026
OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANYFox TV Stations FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network's national content. JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Temporary Meteorologist Station: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) Location: Austin, Texas About FOX 7 Austin (KTBC): FOX 7 Austin is a trusted news leader serving Central Texas with breaking news, severe weather coverage, and community-focused reporting. We are committed to delivering accurate, engaging, and impactful content across broadcast and digital platforms. Position Overview: KTBC is seeking a Temporary Meteorologist to join our Weather Team. This role will be responsible for delivering concise, clear, and compelling weather forecasts for Central Texas across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of Central Texas geography and weather patterns and can effectively communicate complex meteorological information in a way that connects with our audience. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and deliver accurate, timely weather forecasts for live newscasts Provide clear and concise coverage during severe weather events Utilize graphics and weather technology systems to enhance storytelling Contribute weather content for digital and social media platforms Collaborate with the FOX 7 Weather Team and newsroom staff to support comprehensive coverage Monitor local, regional, and national weather trends impacting Central Texas Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science (or equivalent experience) Demonstrated knowledge of Central Texas weather patterns, including severe weather and seasonal trends Strong on-air presentation skills and ability to communicate clearly under pressure Experience with broadcast weather systems and forecasting tools Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed AMS and/or NWA Seal preferred Key Attributes: Calm and authoritative presence during severe weather Strong storytelling ability Team-oriented with excellent communication skills Passion for serving the Central Texas community This is a temporary position with the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to one of Central Texas' most respected weather teams. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $40.62-43.75 per hour.