Meteorologist

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About the role

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.

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.
• Prepare forecasts and produce 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.
• Deliver accurate, compelling, and understandable weather forecasts to prepare our viewers.
• Sustain continuous coverage of severe weather events.
• Participate in community outreach programs.

Requirements

• 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.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Learn more about our benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• 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.

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