Job Description
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major US markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming 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, the CBS News Streaming Network, 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 EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations' top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News' streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. 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 news division.
At CBS2/KCAL9, we are looking for a meteorologist who excels at translating weather models and data into weather stories every day and works with the weather team to produce compelling, forward-looking weather forecasts with context and precision.
JOB FUNCTION:
Weather Producer needs strategic understanding of weather programming execution based on forecast and conditions. Must be able to create graphics showing context surrounding weather patterns and trends. Super-user-level understanding of IBM Weather Company computer system. Full understanding of executing weather across social, digital, and streaming platforms. Would back up on air meteorologists as needed.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in atmospheric science
• NWA, AMS, or CBM seal
• Expert-level knowledge of IBM Weather Company (WSI)
• Building, modifying weather execution strategy across dayparts
• Proven social media track record
• At least five years' experience as weather/producer and/or broadcast meteorologist
• Strong people skills
• On Camera meteorological experience preferred
Educational Requirements:
• College Degree Required or Equivalent Experience
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6xjjj-54-175-5-131-42 in your application.