Meteorologist

Paramount • Doral, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

CBS Miami is looking for a dynamic, passionate, and experienced meteorologist to join our NEXT Weather team. Our team works in a state-of-the-art immersive 3D weather presentation system. The meteorologist must have a passion to innovate and use technology to support their storytelling. The ideal candidate will bring a strong social media presence, a digital-first mindset, and a proven ability to create and own engaging content across broadcast, streaming, social, and emerging platforms. Must be able to report live on severe weather and other weather-related content. In addition, they should have great chemistry with our award-winning team and become an engaged part of our community.

Requirements

• Must have 5-7 years of experience.
• Experience with tropical weather preferred.
• Proficient in weather graphics production.
• B.S. Degree in Meteorology or Earth Sciences.
• Ability to use augmented reality in weather segments is a bonus.
• Proven on-air experience in handling breaking news and severe weather coverage
• Ability to live field report and write stories for air.
• AMS and NWS seals are strongly preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and able to work well with a team of other meteorologists in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to use augmented reality in weather segments is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Create local forecasts in alignment with the NEXT Weather brand for CBS News Miami.
• Contribute to NEXT Weather team coverage, both in studio and in the field whenever conditions require.
• Preparing forecasts and producing graphics to tell the weather story across multiple platforms.
• Work closely with news management, producers, anchors and the digital team to execute CBS News and Stations’ weather strategy.
• Get our viewers ready with accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts.
• Must be able to successfully sustain continuous coverage of severe weather events.
• Participate in community outreach programs

Benefits

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior