Television Weather Broadcaster

The Television Weather Broadcaster plays a vital role in AccuWeather’s mission to save lives and protect property by delivering accurate, compelling, and impactful weather forecasts to millions of viewers on the AccuWeather Television Network. Using a collaborative approach with operational forecasters and the on-air team, the broadcaster will produce live and recorded segments covering a wide range of weather phenomena. The AccuWeather Network is “All Weather, All the Time,” providing continuous coverage before, during, and after major storms, breaking news, and feature stories.

This position is based at AccuWeather’s Global Headquarters in State College, PA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with AccuWeather meteorologists, graphics designers, and producers to prepare and deliver accurate and informative weather broadcasts.
• Assist in assembling weather shows using provided tools to effectively communicate weather stories.
• Work closely with the Live TV Producer to adapt content for developing weather situations and breaking news.
• Use creativity to tailor on-air content for various audiences and platforms, adjusting for delivery time and client needs.
• Maintain on-air presentation standards, with a focus on weather impacts and viewer safety, particularly during severe events.
• Participate occasionally in field or package reporting assignments.
• Follow company guidelines for wardrobe and appearance, in line with AccuWeather’s brand image.
• Contribute to AccuWeather’s social media initiatives and digital content.
• Ensure compliance with department policies and participate in additional duties as assigned.

WORKING FOR THE ACCUWEATHER NETWORK

Broadcasters at the AccuWeather Network live and breathe weather. When you join the AccuWeather Network, your broadcasts are backed by the Superior Accuracy of AccuWeather’s team of weather forecasters. At AccuWeather:

• Work/life balance is a priority. Broadcasters typically have 8-hour shifts and 5-day workweeks and receive at least one summer holiday and one winter holiday off.
• You can focus on what you do best. The AccuWeather Media Content Group includes full-time weather graphics producers, video producers/editors, web producers, and social media managers.
• You’ll learn and grow with an experienced team of on-air meteorologists.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology is preferred; a degree in Communications/Broadcasting along with a Weather Forecasting certificate may be considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in weather-related broadcasting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate technical weather data into audience-friendly presentations.
• Comfort with broadcast delivery styles and on-camera presentation.
• Familiarity with both Windows and MAC operating systems.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and overnights as necessary.

ABOUT ACCUWEATHER
 
AccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved over 12,000 lives, prevented injury to over 100,000 people, and saved companies tens of billions of dollars through better planning and decision-making.

Billions of people around the world rely on AccuWeather’s proven Superior Accuracy™ across our consumer digital platforms. AccuWeather.com 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, Comcast’s 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 Entrepreneur’s 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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.