Meteorologist

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.

WJZ-TV is seeking a seasoned Meteorologist to join our award winning weather team. Main shift will be on weekends.

Analyze weather data and synthesize the information into clear, easy to understand weather forecasts. Produce clean, creative and informational graphics that accurately support the weather story. Work as part of a team with other meteorologists and weathercasters. Present weathercasts from both studio and in the field with our Mobile Weather Lab. Required to be a clear communicator and pass valuable information on to all shifts.

Qualifications:

Minimum of five years of experience on-air as a Broadcast Meteorologist. Proven ability to post forecasts, graphics, etc. to various digital media platforms. Availability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, and fill-in when necessary. Experience with Barons Lynx and WSI Weather Technology.

Education:

Bachelor's degree, in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science, is required

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

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp07we-3-145-186-6-42 in your application.