Meteorologist

Job Description

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major US markets, CBSN, CBSN Local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation's #1 news program 60 MINUTES, CBSN, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O'DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations also produces the award-winning 60 MINUTES+ for Paramount+. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBSN, CBS News Radio and podcasts, CBS Mobile, Paramount + and other digital platforms. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today's digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast network.

Candidate must have a minimum of five years of experience as a weather anchor working in a television newsroom. Requires on-air experience in weather anchoring and live weather reporting. Successful candidates must have advanced forecasting skills and the ability to handle multiple weather situations. Duties include producing accurate and viewer-focused forecasts and content for broadcast, digital platforms, and all forms of social media. Meteorologist must be accurate in forecasting all weather events including hurricanes, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flooding. As well as tackling meteorologist topics like climate change and how weather impacts everyone every day.

Must have knowledge and understanding of computer graphics systems and computer forecasting. A thorough understanding of Doppler Radar, Nexrad Radar and satellite maps as tools for forecasting a must. Experience with tropical meteorology is a plus.

Job Description:
• Meteorologist is responsible for preparing and delivering accurate and reliable weather reports over multiple platforms.
• Prepare and deliver urgent weather updates, interrupting regular programming as necessary on television as well as our other digital platforms.
• Report live from events and make public appearances and volunteer in community projects on behalf of station as needed.
• Write and produce content for our multi-platforms: (TV, Website, App and OTT)
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.
• Knowledgeable with WSI MAX is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in meteorology is required.
• NWA and/or CBM seal preferred

ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

ViacomCBS believes in creating environments that allow our primary focus to remain on providing entertainment, education and information to our millions of viewers around the world. As part of this commitment to health and safety, ViacomCBS requires COVID-19 vaccines for current US employees, including all newly hired employees, subject to applicable law. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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