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, CBSBoston.com 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 don't 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 driver's 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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $120,000.00 - 123,000.00.
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.
What We Offer:- Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount's most dynamic teams.
- Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
- Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
- Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount
