Meteorologist

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Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

NEXT Weather seeks an experienced AMS-certified meteorologist to deliver accurate forecasts for WBZ-TV, CBS Boston websites, and CBS News Boston. You will craft compelling weather stories, post timely updates on social platforms, and collaborate with cross‑team colleagues to inform and engage the Boston area audience.

You'll produce graphics, track severe weather, and report on climate trends while owning live coverage moments to help families plan, prepare, and stay safe.

Qualifications

Must be AMS-certified and able to tell a comprehensive, clear weather story.
Must post weather updates effectively on social media.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must have 5+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

Create daily forecasts aligned with the NEXT Weather brand.
Produce clean, creative graphics.
Contribute to severe weather coverage from studio or in the field.
Report on climate change and impact across the Boston area.
Boldly present weather changes with the NEXT Weather team across WBZ-TV, CBSBoston.com and CBS News Boston.
Analyze, produce, and deliver accurate forecasts using all tools and software.
Own breaking weather coverage moments to help families plan and stay safe.
Engage community by focusing on impacts and lifestyle weather.

Skills

Forecasting

Weather Analysis

Graphic Production

Research and Reporting

Narration

Communication

Collaboration

Flexibility

Creativity

Education

AMS Certification

Driver's License

Tools

Weather Tools

Computer Software

Job description

Create daily forecasts in alignment with the NEXT Weather brand
Produce clean, creative graphics
Contribute to severe weather coverage from the studio or reporting in the field
Report on climate change and the impact across the Boston area
Boldly present weather changes with the NEXT Weather team across WBZ-TV, CBSBoston.com and CBS News Boston
Analyze, produce, and deliver accurate forecasts utilizing all tools and computer software
Own breaking weather coverage moments by delivering vital information that helps families plan, prepare and stay safe
Zero in on what matters most to our community and audience by targeting impacts and lifestyle weather
Demonstrate the ability to talk about what you know as well as what you don’t know about upcoming weather scenarios
Embrace the great outdoors by tracking weather outside in the elements LIVE as comfortably as the green screen
Originate, research, investigate, write, narrate, produce, and report stories for newscasts
Be flexible to jumping into action whenever severe weather happens, knowing the weather team is stronger when it works together
Be the master communicator that helps to keep the weather team on the same page as well as helps managers plan for big content opportunities
Collaborate with all parts of the station, including news, promotion, production, community affairs, engineering, and IT
Participate in Community Events, visit local schools

Requirements

Must be a certified AMS meteorologist
Must be skilled with telling a comprehensive and clear weather story
Must be skilled at posting weather-related information on social media channels
Must have a valid driver’s license
Must have 5+ years of related experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in meteorology with a focus on delivering accurate forecasts and impactful weather storytelling. Skilled in collaboration and communication across various media platforms to engage and inform the community.

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