Weather Analyst (Associate Meteorologist)
The Role:
AlertMedia is seeking a Weather Analyst (Associate Meteorologist) to join our growing Global Intelligence Team. You will play a critical part in making sure our customers are provided with timely and accurate information regarding major global weather events and natural disasters, as well as the impacts of such events on employee safety and business continuity.
Who you are:
You are a meteorologist who is excited to work alongside a Global Intelligence Team and partner with our senior meteorologist to bring our customers important forecasting and context around major weather events. You are passionate about communicating information ahead of a weather event as well as alerting customers to impacts following natural disasters. You have sound judgement with the ability to make difficult decisions under pressure.
Who we are:
AlertMedia is leading the evolution of employee safety for a modern workforce. We offer the most intuitive emergency communication software on the market with fully integrated threat warnings and employee safety monitoring. We believe any organization can improve safety and business outcomes during critical events by quickly identifying threats and simplifying fast, reliable communication to impacted audiences. We are headquartered in Austin, TX, and trusted by thousands of customers in over 100 countries—including DHL, British Petroleum, SurveyMonkey, and Walmart—to keep their people safe and connected anytime, anywhere.
We are an equal opportunity employer focused on creating a collaborative and exciting place for all to work. Ensuring a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace for all people is key to our success and core to our values.
Come join us in our mission to save lives and minimize loss through effective communication.
This is an amazing opportunity to be part of our wave of momentum and take our company, and your career, to the next growth stage. We'd love to get to know you better and share how we serve our amazing customers. For more information, please visit www.alertmedia.com.
What you will do:
- Use weather forecasting tools and services to identify weather events that could impact our global clients.
- Communicate critical weather information effectively and with urgency to customers, providing initial alerts and updated information as necessary. This will include daily regional weather forecasting around the globe as well as major events such as hurricanes, wildfires, winter storms, and more.
- Partner with Global Intelligence Analysts, helping to direct their information gathering on forecasted weather events and natural disasters.
- Leverage social media and additional sources of information to surface and alert on impacts as a result of weather and/or natural disasters.
- Partner with senior meteorologist to support customer webinars and other product offerings
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science
- Strong forecasting skills coupled with the ability to take complex scientific concepts, both weather related and beyond, and communicate them effectively
- Ability to multitask effectively with strong attention to detail
- Understanding of weather forecasting tools and systems; comfortable evaluating weather data for various international locations
- Ability to work under stressful situations, in a fast-paced environment with critical timelines
- Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate and collaborate with others
- As a key player in a 24/7 team, this role requires shift flexibility. This is a weekend position.
- Position is open for remote location except for in the following states: Alaska, Colorado, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, Washington, West Virginia, US territories
- This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
What we offer:
- Base salary + Company-Wide Bonus program
- Competitive PTO + holidays to enjoy balance
- Health benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 100% paid for employees
- Amazing rewards and incentives
- An exciting and positive work environment
- Commitment to community service with opportunities to give back
- A Best Places to Work company 5 years in a row
AlertMedia is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
AlertMedia does not currently sponsor applicants for work visas.