Meteorologist I

At AccuWeather our Meteorologists play a vital role in helping people and businesses around the world make the best weather-informed decisions possible. Youll join a passionate team dedicated to our mission of saving lives protecting property and helping people plan their daily activities with confidence. As a Meteorologist I youll prepare and communicate accurate impact-driven forecasts that power AccuWeathers digital platforms and business solutions used by millions worldwide. Your forecasts will inform users through our award-winning app and website and support business partners in a variety of industries.

Working in a highly collaborative team environment youll analyze evolving weather data identify areas of concern for severe or hazardous conditions and contribute to AccuWeathers legacy of Superior Accuracy. Meteorologists at every level from early-career professionals to seasoned experts share knowledge and expertise through our consensus forecasting approach ensuring the highest quality output for our global audience. As you grow in your role youll have opportunities to expand your expertise take on leadership responsibilities such as Shift Coordinator and contribute to research and innovation projects.

The entry-level Meteorologist will join the AccuWeather Forecasting Team at our Global Headquarters in State College Pennsylvania beginning January 2026.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare specialized impact-driven weather forecasts and products for diverse audiences including media outlets business clients and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with colleagues to evaluate forecast data discuss differing analyses and achieve consensus on predicted weather outcomes.
• Communicate complex weather scenarios clearly through verbal briefings written products and digital forecasts that inform and empower users.
• Monitor and evaluate new weather data determine if forecast adjustments are needed collaborate with colleagues to reach a revised consensus and update and communicate changes to customers accordingly.
• Contribute to special projects or operational initiatives such as quality assurance process improvement customer support scheduling or research and development.
• Stay current on emerging forecasting tools models and techniques to enhance forecast precision and efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences or equivalent education and experience.
• Eligibility for professional membership in the American Meteorological Society or National Weather Association.
• Proven forecasting skills across multiple regions or weather types.
• Skilled at analyzing and translating complex meteorological data into clear accurate forecasts and insights.
• Excellent analytical verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaboration and leadership abilities in a team-based environment.
• Availability to work evenings overnights weekends and holidays.
• All levels of forecasting experience are encouraged to apply.

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 platforms. is 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.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

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.

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 to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.