Meteorologist at ViacomCBS in Chicago, Illinois
ViacomCBS
📌 Chicago, Illinois🏷️ Full Time
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Meteorologist
DESCRIPTION:
PURPOSE OF
POSITION
Anchor Weather segments on news shows, as needed.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
ANCHOR:
Present Weather information on-air 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
Vacation coverage as needed
Other duties, as assigned
PRODUCER:
Prepare and coordinate on-air material for daily newscasts
Ensure that daily show production deadlines are met, in consultation with executive producer and meteorologist
Knowledge of the WSI graphics computer
Ability to create creative graphics on the WSI computer
Monitor weather
Contribute story ideas
Field produce, as needed
Other duties, as assigned
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Innovative, organized, and results-oriented
Must have strong knowledge of local and national weather
Ability to assemble high quality video and editorial content
Ability to write and edit broadcast 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
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QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENTS
Television weather producing/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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FUNCTION: Talent
EEO Statement:
ViacomCBS is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
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Job Expires: February 14, 2021
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