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Meteorologist
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What they do
A Meteorologist studies the weather and other aspects of the atmosphere and atmospheric science. Analyses weather and climate data, reports current weather conditions and develops weather forecasts.
$93,254 / year median in Massachusetts
+17% projected growth
Job Description
#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content... you in? We've got the brands, we've got the stars, we've got thepowerto achieve our mission to entertain the planet - now all we're missing is... YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter - both for our audiences and our employees - and aim to leave a positive mark on culture. 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.