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Multi Media Journalist / Weather Reporter

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About AccuWeather

AccuWeather is recognized and documented as the most accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved tens of thousands of lives, prevented hundreds of thousands of injuries, and saved tens of billions of dollars in property damage. Today, AccuWeather is the most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, is known to billions, and is proven and verified to be the most accurate. Digitally, AccuWeather is the #1 weather destination in the world and one of the top global destination sites.

AccuWeather forecasts appear on digital signage, in 700 newspapers, are heard on over 400 radio stations and are viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network reaches 30 million households, and its AccuWeather NOW FAST streaming service is available to more than 200 million active users on many platforms, including Roku, Xumo, Red Box, LG, Amazon, and Freevee.

AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally that pay for the most accurate weather forecasts, warnings and data from any source. AccuWeather’s story is one of a relentless dedication to Superior Accuracy™, detail, creativity, and innovation. Entrepreneurship, service, and the loyalty and commitment of hundreds of people who have joined AccuWeather’s center of excellence, including many who have dedicated their entire careers to AccuWeather.

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 named “the most accurate man in weather” by The New York Times and is recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by the Entrepreneur’s Encyclopedia of Entertainment.

 Position Summary

The National Multimedia Journalist/Weather News Reporter (MMJ) will produce innovative, unique stories that can captivate audiences and be delivered daily. These stories will frequently be reported from locations where severe weather is occurring or after. This includes being live in the field, for all AccuWeather properties, including the AccuWeather Television Network. You will be required to move quickly to identify and follow stories inside and outside your region

Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • Generate news stories based on the weather and assignments that can connect with a national audience
  • Pitch content ideas and their implementation strategies to Field Supervisor and Executive Producer on a regular basis
  • Arrange interviews with individuals, authorities and agencies to gather information for news items
  • Write accurate and informative scripts, prepare and present news reports under deadline pressure
  • Travel, 50% or 150 days, to the location of weather news stories across the United States.
  • Present live and recorded reports on breaking weather news stories, sometimes in challenging situations
  • Exercise strong editorial judgment and adhere to company’s standards and practices
  • Demonstrate teamwork by working cooperatively with videographers, producers and other team members
  • Ability to work as a solo multimedia journalist (when necessary, a photographer may be assigned), demonstrated knowledge of standard field camera equipment and able to edit using Adobe Premiere software.
  • General understanding of video delivery systems (FTP, GOOGLE DRIVE, etc.)
  • Contribute to company’s digital and social media platforms daily
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • BA or BS from accredited university in journalism, communications and/or meteorology preferred
  • Minimum of 4 years as a field reporter/anchor/MMJ
  • Proven ability to enterprise news stories and deliver them in an informative and engaging fashion
  • Extensive live reporting experience demonstrating creativity doing a variety of stories
  • Experience in producing and editing content for digital media and/or network tv
  • Ability to work independently or within a team in challenging situations
  • Demonstrated ability to shoot and edit video at a network level
  • Must be adept at using social media
  • While a meteorology degree is not required, a solid knowledge and awareness of atmospheric science and weather impacts is extremely beneficial. 
  • Must have valid driver’s license in state of residency

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare and dental benefits.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match.
  • A collaborative work environment

 Commitment to Diversity

AccuWeather is committed to diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer.  If you are a highly motivated, organized, and dynamic professional with the skills and experience to excel in this role, we invite you to join our team and make a significant impact on our organization's success.

 

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