Overnight North America Meteorologist – High-Impact Forecasts

The Weather Company; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weather Company is seeking a Meteorologist for the UK desk to be the weather expert for North America overnight. You will analyze forecasts, explain weather developments, and deliver clear coverage for Weather.com and The Weather Channel app. Work with the UK Assignment Editor to hand off to the U.S.

team each morning. You will monitor model guidance, provide guidance on severe weather, and coordinate across editorial, video and product teams to maintain accuracy under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, or a related field.
• 3+ years experience as an operational or broadcast meteorologist.
• Working knowledge of North American weather patterns, including severe weather, tropical systems, wildfires and winter weather.
• Ability to explain complex weather clearly and quickly to a general audience.
• Self-directed and calm under pressure. Eligible to work in the UK and able to cover the U.S. overnight/early-morning window.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze North American weather overnight and early morning: model guidance, observations, radar, and satellite.
• Write and review forecast-driven stories for Weather.com and The Weather Channel app with appropriate confidence level.
• Provide expert guidance on severe weather, tropical systems, winter storms, and high-impact events as they develop.
• Coordinate with the UK Assignment Editor to prioritize leads and ensure coverage across time zones.

Skills

3+ years experience

Forecasting

Explain complex weather clearly

Calm under pressure

Education

Degree in meteorology or atmospheric science

Job description

The Weather Company is seeking a Meteorologist for the UK desk to be the weather expert for North America overnight. You will analyze forecasts, explain weather developments, and deliver clear coverage for Weather.com and The Weather Channel app. Work with the UK Assignment Editor to hand off to the U.S.

team each morning. You will monitor model guidance, provide guidance on severe weather, and coordinate across editorial, video and product teams to maintain accuracy under tight deadlines.