This position will handle daily live weather reports on our stream and go into the field during severe weather as part of our storm-chasing team. Other duties include producing weather content, working with a team of meteorologists, and implementing station strategy. The candidate will also write and prepare forecasts, produce graphics to tell the weather story across multiple platforms, and create a strong social media presence. The candidate will also be required to periodically write and report weather-related content for newscasts.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE:
-  On-air weather casting experience within a medium-large TV station

-  A degree in meteorology or related science

-  Strong writing skills for broadcast and digital platforms

-  Ideal candidate needs to demonstrate a strong proficiency in social media

-  Ability to build forecasts that reinforce the First Alert Brand for CBS News Texas

-  Ability to use augmented reality in weather segments is a bonus

-  Ability to provide continuous live severe weather coverage

-  Write daily weather blog and post weather content on social media platforms.

-  An understanding of streaming strategy is a plus

QUALIFICATIONS:
-  B.S. Degree in Meteorology or Earth Sciences.

-  Proficient in weather graphics production.

-  Ability to live field report and write packages.

-  Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record to operate a company vehicle.

-  At least 5 years of experience on-air in weather casting and weather producing is preferred.

-  WSI weather system knowledge and the ability to employ all functions on multiple platforms preferred.

Bilingual preferred. 

 

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network,  CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.  

 

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Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. 

 

At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. 

 

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