Digital Meteorologist, CNN Weather
About The Position
This role is for a strong meteorologist and self-describing weather nerd to represent CNN Weather on digital platforms and its new mobile product. You'll host livestreams and deliver real-time forecasts and nowcasts, create on-demand videos, and work with the team to produce daily forecasts and write sharp, accurate stories. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and presenter who thrives in the breaking news environment, can deliver level-headed expertise in weather and climate science, and knows how to engage audiences on digital platforms.
Requirements
- A degree in meteorology
- At least 3 years of digital editorial experience
- Experience covering fast-moving weather on a public-facing platform
- Understanding of latest digital video trends, including how to capture, captivate and hold an audience
- A collaborative, team-oriented attitude
- Ability to frame stories for national and global audiences
- Eagerness to work outside the regular 9 to 5 during major weather events
- Proven ability to translate complex science concepts
- The ability to write briefly and breezily
- Strong pitching and headline instincts
- Exceptional communication and organizational skills
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the team as a meteorologist in the execution of live coverage during hurricanes, tornado outbreaks, severe ice storms, life-threatening floods and more
- Host livestreams for CNN Weather on our mobile platform, delivering forecast analysis and nowcasts with understanding, clarity and confidence
- Script and front video-on-demand packages - from quick hits on the weather of the day to deeper explainers.
- Participate in live video or text Q&As, incorporate audience questions into our
- Partner with video producers/editors and motion graphics to build compelling, data-rich visuals that help audiences understand risk and impact.
- Report and write urgent, live updating digital coverage for CNN's digital platforms in extreme weather situations
- Shape secondary story ideas and angles around the weather story of the moment, e.g. expanding drought in the American West; deadly "monsoon on steroids" in South Asia; glacier outburst flooding in Alaska
- Work with visual editors to translate complex data into clear graphics, photos and short form video that move the story forward
- File clean, crisp copy on the first draft and be comfortable switching between quick updates and high-concept enterprise as news demands
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
