Television Weather Broadcaster

ABOUT ACCUWEATHER

AccuWeather recognized and documented as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the worldhas saved over 12000 lives prevented injury to over 100000 people and saved companies tens of billions of dollars through better planning and decision-making.

Billions of people around the world rely on AccuWeathers proven Superior Accuracy across our consumer digital the #1 weather destination and one of the top 100 most-visited websites in the world and our award-winning AccuWeather app delivers detailed real-time forecasts to millions of smartphones.

AccuWeather forecasts also appear on digital signage in 700 newspapers are heard on over 400 radio stations and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network and AccuWeather NOW reach an audience of over 125 million on cable and streaming platforms including DirecTV Charter Communications - Spectrum Verizon Philo Frndly TV Comcasts Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream Roku Xumo Rockbot LG and Amazon Freevee.

AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally.

Dr. Joel Myers Founder and Executive Chairman established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the father of modern commercial meteorology. Myers a leading creative thinker and visionary has been called the most accurate man in weather by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneurs Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs.

SUMMARY

The Television Weather Broadcaster plays a vital role in AccuWeathers mission to save lives and protect property by delivering accurate compelling and impactful weather forecasts to millions of viewers on the AccuWeather Television Network. Using a collaborative approach with operational forecasters and the on-air team the broadcaster will produce live and recorded segments covering a wide range of weather phenomena. The AccuWeather Network is All Weather All the Time providing continuous coverage before during and after major storms breaking news and feature stories.

This position is based at AccuWeathers Global Headquarters in State College Pennsylvania.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with AccuWeather meteorologists graphics designers and producers to prepare and deliver accurate and informative weather broadcasts.
• Assist in assembling weather shows using provided tools to effectively communicate weather stories.
• Work closely with the Live TV Producer to adapt content for developing weather situations and breaking news.
• Use creativity to tailor on-air content for various audiences and platforms adjusting for delivery time and client needs.
• Maintain on-air presentation standards with a focus on weather impacts and viewer safety particularly during severe events.
• Participate occasionally in field or package reporting assignments.
• Follow company guidelines for wardrobe and appearance in line with AccuWeathers brand image.
• Contribute to AccuWeathers social media initiatives and digital content.
• Ensure compliance with department policies and participate in additional duties as assigned.

WORKING FOR THE ACCUWEATHER NETWORK

Broadcasters at the AccuWeather Network live and breathe weather. When you join the AccuWeather Network your broadcasts are backed by the Superior Accuracy of AccuWeathers team of weather forecasters. At AccuWeather:

• Work/life balance is a priority. Broadcasters typically have 8-hour shifts and 5-day workweeks and receive at least one summer holiday and one winter holiday off.
• You can focus on what you do best. The AccuWeather Media Content Group includes full-time weather graphics producers video producers/editors web producers and social media managers.
• Youll learn and grow with an experienced team of on-air meteorologists.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Meteorology ispreferred; a degree in Communications/Broadcasting along with a Weather Forecasting certificate may be considered.
• 35 years of experience in weather-related broadcasting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical weather data into audience-friendly presentations.
• Comfort with broadcast delivery styles and on-camera presentation.
• Familiarity with both Windows and MAC operating systems.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to workweekends evenings holidays and overnights as necessary.

AccuWeather is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race creed color national origin sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression) sexual orientation age ancestry physical or mental disability marital status political affiliation religion citizenship status genetic information veteran status or any other basis protected under applicable federal state or local law. View the EEO is the Law posterhereand its supplementhere. The pay transparency policy is availablehere.

AccuWeather is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please send an e-mail toand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.