Anchor/Reporter Weather

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.

PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Anchor Weather segments on all station platforms, as needed.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
ANCHOR:
• Present Weather information across all platforms with understanding and confidence
• Report live and on-tape – scripted and unscripted
• Appear at public and station events, as required
• Maintain an unequivocal commitment to accuracy and fairness
• Prepare and coordinate weather content for daily newscasts, streams and digital platforms
• Ensure that daily production deadlines are met, in consultation with news leadership
• Expertise in severe weather and station weather technology, graphics and computers.
• Ability to develop innovative, storytelling graphics
• Contribute story ideas
• Other duties, as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES:
• Innovative, organized, and results-oriented
• Must have expert knowledge of local and national weather
• Ability to assemble high quality video and editorial content
• Ability to write and edit broadcast and digital copy
• Appear comfortable on camera
• Ability to do live field reporting work on weather and news stories
• Ability to work under deadline pressure
• Must demonstrate leadership and people skills
• Contribute to station’s digital & social media strategies

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Television weather anchoring experience, preferably five years in top 20 market. AMS Seal required.
• Degree in Meteorology or similar field
• Available to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays

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