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, AR06.2025
Graduate Certificate - Meteorology
USDA Gradudate School
Washington, DC01.2005
Bachelor's Degree - Media Production / Radio and Television Arts
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto05.1993
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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