Mike Augustyniak, Ms, Ccm, Cbm Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Minnesota

I excel at explaining complex topics to a diverse audience, using innovative story-telling methods and technology. The content I create -- forecasting sunny days or during the fury of life-threatening weather, giving context to the latest drought or explaining how climate change will make future droughts worse -- is seen both locally and nationally. As a team and project leader within CBS News and Stations, I also create and support weather branding strategies nationwide ("NEXT Weather," and… Show more I excel at explaining complex topics to a diverse audience, using innovative story-telling methods and technology. The content I create -- forecasting sunny days or during the fury of life-threatening weather, giving context to the latest drought or explaining how climate change will make future droughts worse -- is seen both locally and nationally. As a team and project leader within CBS News and Stations, I also create and support weather branding strategies nationwide ("NEXT Weather," and the Emmy-Award winning "Weather Watcher Network"), create and implement streaming/OTT content and strategy, and train local CBS journalists across the country how to report on climate change more meaningfully and more effectively. On the local level, as a department leader I am responsible for initiating staffing, coverage, and editorial planning for high-impact weather events, as well as continuing education of teammates. Show less

New York, New York, United States

Meteorologist for CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Vice-President-equivalent position leading the commission that governs the Society’s worldwide certification programs (including Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, Certified Consulting Meteorologist, Certified Digital Meteorologist and Certified AMS Teacher), along with private sector, operational and professional development areas. Build partnerships within different commissions of the AMS, but also external partnerships with journalists, media outlets, doctors and health advocates, engineers,… Show more Vice-President-equivalent position leading the commission that governs the Society’s worldwide certification programs (including Certified Broadcast Meteorologist, Certified Consulting Meteorologist, Certified Digital Meteorologist and Certified AMS Teacher), along with private sector, operational and professional development areas. Build partnerships within different commissions of the AMS, but also external partnerships with journalists, media outlets, doctors and health advocates, engineers, and other scientific professionals. Help implement and expand Society’s diversity and inclusion initiatives, including through the AMS Early Career Leadership Academy. Serve as an ex officio member of the Commission on Weather, Water and Climate Enterprise Steering Committee, AMS Planning Commission, Awards Oversight Committee, and Mentoring365 Committee. Show less

Minneapolis, Mn

Assist organizations in creating and implementing a forward-thinking climate and/or sustainable component to their operational and marketing plan, with the goal of creating a business advantage. Provide real-time, forecast-based weather decision support for events. Provide testimony in legal proceedings as an expert witness. End-to-end, multiplatform content creation for science- and lifestyle-related topics.

I regularly serve as host or emcee of events large and small around the Twin Cities; including:- Minneapolis Downtown Council Annual Meeting (2017-2019)- Be The Match BASH Annual Fundraiser (September 2019)- PACER's National Bullying Center Unity Awards (June 2015)- An Evening with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson (May 2015)- Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus 'Songs from the Heart'​ gala (May 2015)- Minnesota Twins 'Wine, Women and Baseball' pregame events (Various, over multiple… Show more I regularly serve as host or emcee of events large and small around the Twin Cities; including:- Minneapolis Downtown Council Annual Meeting (2017-2019)- Be The Match BASH Annual Fundraiser (September 2019)- PACER's National Bullying Center Unity Awards (June 2015)- An Evening with Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson (May 2015)- Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus 'Songs from the Heart'​ gala (May 2015)- Minnesota Twins 'Wine, Women and Baseball' pregame events (Various, over multiple years)- Great River Greening annual gala (May 2011) Show less

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Developed a curriculum to teach students how to present a comprehensive and professional television weathercast, as well as how to effectively use social media in a business setting, communicate climate change, and negotiate broadcast contracts.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Contributing author to Twin Cities Pride Magazine, published by Gray Duck Media on behalf of the Twin Cities Pride organization. My articles help the LGBTQ+ community imbibe with pride by highlighting the stellar brands, bars, ingredients and recipes in the Twin Cities beverage community.

Completed a three-year appointment as board chairperson. During my tenure I developed and executed networking initiatives to connect students and early career professionals with experienced members of the meteorological community. Implemented a long-running mentor program, professional-development webinars, and resume-writing workshops.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

On-air meteorologist for Buz*n 1029 (KMNB-FM) & Newsradio 830 WCCO-AM

Schenectady, Ny

Deliver forecasts within live, scheduled on-air newscasts, as well as during severe and high-impact disruptive weather outside of scheduled newscasts. Computer systems maintenance, training, continuing education, graphical development, frequent strategic planning and meetings with news management, creative services department, and promotions. Up to 10 deadlines per day for live broadcasts

Albany, New York Area

Assistant Program Director and Imaging Director for 50kW, top-rated, news/talk radio station and sports/talk radio station. Responsible for producing and directing talk shows and live news coverage, such as breaking news and weather, and election night coverage. Trained employees, engineered remote broadcasts, maintained on-air computer systems (AudioVault and Prophet). Wrote and produced entire on-air imaging/promotional package for several years.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Studied under the direction of Dr. Lance Bosart, completing a Master's Thesis called A Multiscale.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Atmospheric Sciences And Meteorology

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa Studied Atmospheric Science with a minor in Mathematics