National Multimedia Journalist

The National Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) is a digital-first storyteller responsible for producing high-impact weather and news content across social digital and network platforms.

The MMJoperatesas a fully independent content producer responsible for pitching shooting writing editing and delivering content with speed and accuracy often withoutadditionalfield or production in this role depends on the ability to prioritize visual storytelling in the field capture compelling video under pressure and quickly turn that content into digital-first stories.

Approximately 80% of the role is focused on digital production from a home base with 20% dedicated to field deployment during severe weather and major weather-related events.

This position is remote but must be based in the Northeast Corridor. Candidates must reside or be willing to relocate to Washington D.C. Maryland Pennsylvania New Jersey New York or Massachusetts and have reasonable access to a major commercial airport.

Field assignments are high-intensity and may involve multiple consecutive days in the field long hours (often 1216 hour days) and rapidly changing conditions during active weather or disaster coverage. The frequency and duration of these deployments are driven by weather patterns and can vary throughout the are oftendeterminedquickly may require short-notice travel and require immediate availability.

This position plays a critical role in AccuWeathers strategy to lead coverage during high-impact weather and consistently produce engaging digital content year-round.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce digital-first video content designed for social and mobile platforms prioritizing strong hooks clear storytelling and high engagement
• Pitch and develop original story ideas aligned with daily digital priorities and content categories
• Shoot write and edit video independently using Adobe Premiere delivering both short-form and long-form content
• Operate as a solo field reporter during severe weather and breaking news events capturing b-roll conducting interviews and delivering live or recorded reports
• Be available for rapid deployment during severe weather eventsand breaking news coverage often with little advance notice and deliver content under tight timelines in dynamic field conditionsand work extended hours in the field
• Prioritize capturing compelling real-time visuals in the field including storm footage damage and human impact
• Turn quick-hit digital videos under tight deadlines as well as fully produced packages (60120 seconds)
• Conduct on-the-ground interviews and produce character-driven storytelling from impacted communities
• Adapt content for multiple platforms including vertical square and horizontal formats
• Collaborate with producers editors and the digital team to refine content for performance and accuracy
• Contribute to daily digital workflows including pitch deadlines script approvals and delivery timelines
• Maintain strong editorial judgment and uphold AccuWeather standards for accuracy and clarity
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA or BS from accredited university in journalism communications and/or meteorology preferred
• 35 years of experience as a multimedia journalist video producer or digital content creator
• Portfolio demonstrating digital-first video work including on-camera reporting samples self-shot and self-edited content storytelling and field coverage. Candidates should clearly indicate which samples were shot edited and reported by them
• Comfortable appearing on camera and delivering live or recorded reports from the field
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere (non-negotiable)
• Demonstrated ability to shoot and edit video independently in the field
• Experience producing content specifically for digital and social platforms
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling and how to capture compelling video in real-time situations
• Ability to work independently under pressure and meet fast turnaround deadlines
• Willingness to travelfrequently(up to 50%) and deploy quickly to breaking weather events
• Valid drivers license

Preferred

• Experience covering severe weather or breaking news
• Familiarity with meteorology or strong interest in weather storytelling
• Experience with live reporting and live streaming tools
• FAA Part 107 drone certification (or willingness to obtain)

Skills & Competencies

• Digital-first storytelling mindset (understands how to win the first 3 seconds)
• Strong editorial judgment and ability toidentifyhigh-impact stories quickly
• Ability to balance speed with accuracy
• Ability toidentifyand capture the most compelling visual moment in fast-moving situations
• Self-sufficient and solutions-oriented in the field
• Clear conversational writing styleoptimizedfor mobile viewing
• Comfortable working in high-pressure rapidly changing environments

About AccuWeather

AccuWeather recognized and documented as the mostaccurateand most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the worldhas saved over 12000 lives prevented injury to over100000 people and savedcompaniestens 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 100most-visitedwebsites 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 PhiloFrndlyTV Comcasts Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream RokuXumoRockbot 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 ExecutiveChairman 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 needa reasonableaccommodation 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.