Multi-Skilled Meteorologist; per diem

Temporary / Per Diem / Freelance (Non-Staff)

The brand-new CBS Atlanta is looking to build a dynamic team of meteorologists to drive weather storytelling in a full AR/VR environment. Never worked in that space before? It’s okay, we’ll train you. An ideal candidate must have superior forecasting and severe weather skills. Ability to produce easy to understand and informational visuals, maps, and graphics to communicate the weather story to customers every day on air, streaming, online and on social media platforms.

Other duties include producing weather content, working with a team of meteorologists, and implementing station strategy. Writing / preparing forecasts; producing graphics to tell the weather story across multiple platforms, strong social media presence. The candidate will also be required to periodically write and report weather-related content for newscasts. We want good communicators who are team focused. Our meteorologists need to be leaders at this startup news operation.

• On-air weather casting experience within a TV Station.
• A degree in meteorology or related science.
• Strong writing skills for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Ideal candidate needs to have strong social media skills.
• Ability to use augmented reality in weather segments is a bonus.
• Ability to provide continuous live severe weather coverage across all programs.
• Write daily weather blog and post weather content on social media platforms.
• Passionate about being a brand ambassador for CBS Atlanta.

• B.S. Degree or equivalent experience in Meteorology or Earth Sciences preferred.
• Proficient in weather graphics production.
• Extensive knowledge of Atlanta and surrounding communities.
• Ability to live field report and write packages.
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record in order to operate a company vehicle.
• At least 5 years of experience on-air in weather casting and weather producing preferred.
• Ability to shoot and edit video preferred.
• WSI weather system knowledge and ability to employ all functions on multiple platforms preferred.

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