Forecast Contractor, United Kingdom

Reposted 2 Days Ago
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Plymouth, Devon, England
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Digital Media • Other
The Role
Forecast Contractors will analyze surf conditions, provide detailed reports, and assist surf meteorologists with forecasts. A flexible schedule is required.
Summary Generated by Built In
Surfline is looking to engage professional service providers with specialised expertise in meteorology or surf forecasting to contribute to our popular surf forecasts and reports in the United Kingdom. Contractors will deliver forecasts and bring expertise to help our team of surf meteorologists ensure that users are provided with the most accurate information to make go/no-go decisions related to surfing.
Scope of services:
  • Work in a project-based, contractor capacity to deliver surf report observation updates.
  • Provide a clear and detailed analysis of current surf conditions and the expected surf and weather conditions for the rest of the day.
  • Relay any camera issues.
  • Provide forecaster notes for future dates.
  • Deliver premium analyses: detailed forecast discussion on how the swell, weather, and wind that will impact the surf in the coming days.
What we are looking for:
  • Familiarity with local coastlines and surf breaks in the UK.
  • A plus for familiarity with other surf zones around the world.
  • Experience in the surf forecasting or meteorology space.
  • Interested contractors must have an independently established business to provide professional services and necessary equipment to fulfill the services and deliverables.
  • A flexible schedule - ability to provide services for deadlines on any day of the week or public holidays.
  • Open timeframe - able to complete services and deliverables for requested projects outside of normal business hours.
A few more important details:
  • We are seeking contractors for the provision of professional services described above. This is not a posting for full-time, part-time, casual, or temporary employment.
  • We are looking to connect with qualified contractors to engage as future project needs arise. Interested service providers are encouraged to submit their information regarding qualifications, standard rates and availability.
  • Project needs will dictate start dates, budgets and contract periods, which are unknown at this time.

Top Skills

Meteorology
Surf Forecasting
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The Company
HQ: Huntington Beach, CA
189 Employees
Year Founded: 1985

What We Do

Since 1985, Surfline\Wavetrak, Inc. has connected people with the ocean. Starting with surfers and since expanding to offshore cruisers, anglers and a myriad of other ocean-goers, we're constantly seeking out ways to deliver the peak ocean experience to our global audience.

Our brands serve a wide swath of ocean-goers. Surfline is the leading surf report, forecast and media product, used by millions of surfers worldwide to connect with their passion - surfing. Buoyweather serves offshore cruisers, anglers, kite surfers and many other open ocean enthusiasts via a multi-faceted suite of marine weather charts and forecasts that help you to stay safe out on the water. FishTrack specifically targets offshore anglers, providing all of the oceanographic overlays and data you need to find and catch more fish.

Our core values are reflective of our balanced culture, a fine line between growth-oriented focus and a laidback beach lifestyle. They are: Bring Your Passion, Keep It Personal, Be Humble, Set Your Line and Push Our Limits. We lean on our values as a guiding light for all of our decisions, from strategic planning to the way we clean up after ourselves in the office kitchen (well, usually).

Ultimately, we help people to enjoy the ocean. We believe this purpose has the power to bring joy to human beings all over the world, and we embrace the opportunity to deliver on that cause.

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