Meteorologist

Paramount Group; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation & Benefits

Generous paid time off

On-site & virtual events

Life at Paramount

Community connections

Job summary

Paramount’s CBS News Miami is seeking a dynamic meteorologist to join the NEXT Weather team. You will report live on severe weather, create local forecasts, and produce engaging weather graphics across broadcast, streaming, social, and digital platforms.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years of on-air experience, a digital-first mindset, and a passion for storytelling through technology. A tropical weather background and AR capabilities are a plus, with strong teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 5-7 years of experience.
• Experience with tropical weather preferred.
• AMS and NWS seals are strongly preferred.
• Proficient in weather graphics production.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

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.
• 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 weather strategy.
• Get viewers ready with accurate, compelling weather forecasts.
• Sustain continuous coverage of severe weather events.
• Participate in community outreach programs.

Skills

On-air reporting

Weather graphics production

Social media presence

Severe weather reporting

AMS/NWS seals preferred

Driver's license

Team collaboration

Self-motivated

Education

B.S. in Meteorology or Earth Sciences

Job description

#WeAreParamount on a mission to unleash the power of content… you in?
We’ve got the brands, we’ve got the stars, we’ve got thepowerto achieve our mission to entertain the planet – now all we’re missing is… YOU! Becoming a part of Paramount means joining a team of passionate people who not only recognize the power of content but also enjoy a touch of fun and uniqueness. Together, we co-create moments that matter – both for our audiences and our employees – and aim to leave a positive mark on culture.

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.
• 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

Qualifications

• 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.

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, 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.

What We Offer:

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• 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.
• Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

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

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