Meteorologist

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WBZ-TV is looking for a dynamic, experienced, full-time meteorologist to join our NEXT Weather team.

Responsibilities:

Create daily forecasts in alignment with the NEXT Weather brand

Produce clean, creative graphics

Contribute to severe weather coverage from the studio or reporting in the field

Report on climate change and the impact across the Boston area

Boldly present weather changes with the NEXT Weather team across WBZ-TV,  and CBS News Boston

Analyze, produce, and deliver accurate forecasts utilizing all tools and computer software

Own breaking weather coverage moments by delivering vital information that helps families plan, prepare and stay safe

Zero in on what matters most to our community and audience by targeting impacts and lifestyle weather

Demonstrate the ability to talk about what you know as well as what you dont know about upcoming weather scenarios

Embrace the great outdoors by tracking weather outside in the elements LIVE as comfortably as the green screen

Originate, research, investigate, write, narrate, produce, and report stories for newscasts

Be flexible to jumping into action whenever severe weather happens, knowing the weather team is stronger when it works together

Be the master communicator that helps to keep the weather team on the same page as well as helps managers plan for big content opportunities

Collaborate with all parts of the station, including news, promotion, production, community affairs, engineering, and IT

Participate in Community Events, visit local schools

Requirements:

Must be a certified AMS meteorologist

Must be skilled with telling a comprehensive and clear weather story

Must be skilled at posting weather-related information on social media channels

Must have a valid drivers license

Must have 5+ years of related experience

Preferred skills:

Ability to shoot, write and edit reports

Experience presenting news in addition to forecasting

Knowledge of the New England area

This will be a union-represented position.

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and , under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nations #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, 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, , 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  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 todays digital age.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Hiring Salary Range: $ - .

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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