Weather Producer/Weekend Weather Anchor

CBS Television Stations consists of 28 CBS-owned stations in 17 major U.S. markets, as well as the stations’ digital properties. The portfolio of stations includes 15 that are part of the CBS Television Network, eight affiliates of The CW Network, three independent stations and two MyNetworkTV affiliates.

The station group’s properties also include CBSN Local, a joint initiative with CBS Interactive that features direct-to-consumer streaming news services in the markets where the Company has local news organizations. CBS Television Stations’ premium local content is also distributed to consumers by the group’s websites and mobile applications.

WWJ-TV/WKBD-TV, the ViacomCBS-owned duopoly in Detroit, has an opening for a Weather Producer/Weekend Weather Anchor. This is a full-time position in the WWJ-TV News department with duties including, but not limited to, serving as Meteorologist, Weather Reporter, Video Editor, Program Announcer, Program Producer and Program Host. This individual will also make appearances as a representative of the stations at locations or events as assigned.
Description:
Prepare and deliver weather reports and forecasts for on-air and on digital platforms at regularly scheduled times, either live or recorded. Deliver severe weather updates as needed.
Analyze weather data and synthesize the information into clear, easy-to-understand graphics.
Present weathercasts from the studio or on-location.
Produce special weather segments for implementation in newscasts.
Qualifications:
• A minimum of five years of television broadcast experience with proven operating knowledge of weather forecasting and presentation software is required.
• A degree in Meteorology or related science is preferred.
• The qualified candidate will possess very strong, clear and explanatory on-air presentation skills. We are looking for someone with a proven history of reporting on severe weather and forecasting experience.
• Knowledge and experience with web and social media publishing platforms.
• Must be proficient with non-linear editing systems like Premiere Pro!
• Candidates designated as Certified Broadcast Meteorologist by the American Meteorological Society will get top consideration.

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