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Rob Haswell

Mequon

Summary

Dynamic communication specialist with a proven track record at Fox Television Stations, excelling in content creation and audience engagement. Expert in weather forecasting and digital storytelling, I led a team to elevate our weather brand, producing award-winning segments and enhancing social media strategies to drive viewer interaction.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Meteorologist / Executive Producer / Content Director

Fox Television Stations - WITI Fox 6
Milwaukee
11.2005 - Current
  • Executive Producer of 30 minute weather, climate and science program for digital FAST Channel digital platform
  • Lead the meteorology team to execute weather brand strategy.
  • Created content for social media channels related to meteorology, atmospheric and Earth sciences and other related scientific topics.
  • Wrote, edited and shot compelling weather-focused stories for broadcast and digital platforms. Interacted with followers to increase engagement.
  • Conducted research into various aspects of meteorology including climate change and global warming.

Morning Meteorologist

WROC CBS 8
Rochester
01.2003 - 11.2005
  • Morning & Noon meteorologist for “Wake Up Rochester”
  • Co-Producer of award winning International Broadcast special
  • Managed station website weather content

Weather Anchor

The Weather Network
Toronto
05.1998 - 01.2003
  • Morning weather anchor and live reporter for “Good Morning Toronto” on Canada’s most watched cable network
  • Producer of highly rated segment "Today in Weather History"

Education

Masters of Science - Media Management - Digital Management Concentration

Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, AR
06.2025

Graduate Certificate - Meteorology

USDA Gradudate School
Washington, DC
01.2005

Bachelor's Degree - Media Production / Radio and Television Arts

Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto
05.1993

Skills

  • Data analysis
  • Content creation
  • Weather forecasting
  • Project management
  • Social media strategy
  • Team leadership
  • Audience engagement
  • Script writing
  • Social media management
  • Digital storytelling
  • Editorial oversight
  • Content curation
  • Web content management
  • Content management

Awards

  • 2002, ACTRA Performance Award
  • 2007, Emmy Award Nomination - Best Science/Weather Reporting
  • 2008, Emmy Award Nomination - Best Weathercast / Associated Press Award
  • 2009, Emmy Award Nomination - Best Weathercast / Associated Press Award - Best Ongoing Coverage
  • 2010, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Award - Best Use of Social Media
  • 2011, Emmy Award Winner - Best Weathercast
  • 2012, Emmy Award Nomination - Best Weathercast
  • 2013, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Award - Best Use of Social Media
  • 2014, Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Award - Weather
  • 2015, Emmy Award Nomination - Best Weathercast
  • 2018, Emmy Award Nomination - Best Morning Show
  • 2021, Emmy Award Winner - Best Weathercast

Endorsements

  • American Meteorological Society, Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM)
  • National Weather Association, Seal of Approval
  • Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society, Broadcast Endorsement

Other Education

Improvisation and Performance, Second City, Toronto, ON, Trained under Second City Alum like SCTV’s Joe Flaherty and others.

Timeline

Chief Meteorologist / Executive Producer / Content Director

Fox Television Stations - WITI Fox 6
11.2005 - Current

Morning Meteorologist

WROC CBS 8
01.2003 - 11.2005

Weather Anchor

The Weather Network
05.1998 - 01.2003

Masters of Science - Media Management - Digital Management Concentration

Arkansas State University

Graduate Certificate - Meteorology

USDA Gradudate School

Bachelor's Degree - Media Production / Radio and Television Arts

Toronto Metropolitan University
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