Meteorologist

Paramount Pictures; West Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

Opportunities for on-site and virtual events

Job summary

Paramount Pictures in West Sacramento is seeking a Meteorologist to drive weather storytelling across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate must have strong forecasting skills and experience in on-air weather casting.

Responsibilities include producing content and graphics, live severe weather coverage, and collaborating with a team. The hiring salary range for this position is between $85,000 and $95,000, with comprehensive benefits including medical and 401(k).

Qualifications

• At least three years’ experience on-air in weather casting and producing.
• Knowledge of weather patterns and microclimates in Northern California.
• Ability to provide live severe weather coverage.

Responsibilities

• Drive weather storytelling on-air and online.
• Produce weather content and graphics for multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with a team of meteorologists.

Skills

Weather forecasting

On-air weather casting

Strong writing skills

Social media skills

Video editing

Education

B.S. Degree in Meteorology or Earth Sciences

Tools

WSI weather system

Weather graphics production

Job description

CBS Sacramento and Good Day are looking for a Meteorologist to drive weather storytelling. An ideal candidate must have superior forecasting and severe weather skills, understand how to forecast major events, including wildfires, floods, and blizzards in the different microclimates of our Market. Ability to produce easy-to-understand and informational visuals, maps, and graphics to communicate the weather story to the audience conversationally in the communities of our market every day on air, streaming, online, and on social media platforms. A dynamic personality is a must!

Overview & Responsibilities

• Other duties include producing weather content, working with a team of meteorologists, including the Chief Meteorologist, and implementing station strategy.
• Writing/preparing forecasts; producing graphics to tell the weather story across multiple platforms, strong social media presence.
• The candidate will also be required to periodically write and report weather-related content for newscasts.
• Team-focused communication and collaboration.

Successful Candidate Should Have

• 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 bonus.
• 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.

Basic 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.

Additional Information

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

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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.

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. 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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