Overnight Broadcast Meteorologist - North America Desk

The Weather Company; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weather Company in London is seeking a meteorologist to own overnight North American forecasts for Weather.com and The Weather Channel app. You will analyze simulations, explain weather events, and hand off to the U.S. team to ensure trusted morning coverage for millions of users.

Requirements include a degree in meteorology or related field and 3+ years as a broadcast meteorologist, with the ability to work UK overnight hours and cover North American weather when needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as operational or broadcast meteorologist.
• Strong forecasting skills across North American weather patterns.
• Ability to explain complex weather clearly to a general audience.
• Self-directed and calm under pressure; available for UK overnight coverage.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze North American weather overnight and early morning.
• Write and review forecast-driven stories for Weather.com and Weather Channel.
• Provide expert guidance on severe weather and high-impact events.
• Coordinate with UK Assignment Editor and US team to ensure timely coverage.
• Hand off forecasts to the US meteorology team each morning; log changes clearly.
• Support breaking coverage, video and social content as needed.

Skills

Forecasting skills

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

UK work eligibility & US overnight

Education

Degree in meteorology or atmospheric science

Job description

The Weather Company in London is seeking a meteorologist to own overnight North American forecasts for Weather.com and The Weather Channel app. You will analyze simulations, explain weather events, and hand off to the U.S. team to ensure trusted morning coverage for millions of users.

Requirements include a degree in meteorology or related field and 3+ years as a broadcast meteorologist, with the ability to work UK overnight hours and cover North American weather when needed.