Meteorologist

About the role

CBS Sacramento and Good Day are seeking a Meteorologist to drive weather storytelling. The ideal candidate must have superior forecasting and severe weather skills, understanding of major events like wildfires, floods, and blizzards in different microclimates, and the ability to produce easy-to-understand visuals and graphics.

Responsibilities

• Producing weather content
• Working with a team of meteorologists, including the Chief Meteorologist
• Implementing station strategy
• Writing and preparing forecasts
• Producing graphics to tell the weather story across multiple platforms
• Strong social media presence
• Writing and reporting weather-related content for newscasts

Requirements

• On-air weather casting experience within a TV Station
• A degree in meteorology or related science
• Strong writing skills for broadcast and digital platforms
• Ideal candidate needs to have strong social media skills
• Ability to use augmented reality in weather segments is a plus
• Ability to provide continuous live severe weather coverage across all programs
• Write daily weather blog and post weather content on social media platforms
• Passionate about being a brand ambassador for CBS Sacramento and the communities we serve

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree or equivalent experience in Meteorology or Earth Sciences preferred
• Proficient in weather graphics production
• Knowledge of weather patterns and microclimates across Northern California and the Western U.S.
• Ability to live field report and write packages
• Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record in order to operate a company vehicle
• At least three years’ experience on-air in weather casting and weather producing preferred
• Ability to shoot and edit video
• WSI weather system knowledge and ability to employ all functions on multiple platforms preferred

Benefits

• Hiring Salary Range: $85,000.00 - 95,000.00
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program, and PTO.
• Generous paid time off
• Exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace

Pay

Hiring Salary Range: $85,000.00 - 95,000.00.

Schedule

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