Chief Meteorologist

MLGW; Memphis, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

MLGW in Memphis, Tennessee seeks a Chief Meteorologist to serve as the enterprise authority on weather intelligence, guiding weather-driven decisions for operations, safety, and communications. You will deliver executive briefings, risk assessments, and weather-informed planning.

Responsibilities include coordinating with NWS and agencies, developing forecasts, and producing studio briefings and customer education materials. This role requires strong communication and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology or related field.
• 4–7 years of forecasting experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Monitor evolving atmospheric conditions.
• Develop operational and seasonal forecasts.
• Produce executive weather briefings.
• Translate meteorological data into actionable business intelligence.
• Support outage management, system operations, and other departments.

Skills

Forecasting

Communication

Public speaking

Executive briefing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Meteorology

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ArcGIS

Job description

| | | | | --- | --- | | Chief Meteorologist - (260000P9) Description JOB PURPOSE The Chief Meteorologist serves as MLGW's enterprise authority on weather intelligence, integrating advanced meteorological science into utility operations, workforce safety, executive decision-making, Customer communications, and emergency preparedness. Anticipate weather-related risks before they become operational challenges by providing accurate, timely, and actionable weather intelligence that enables MLGW to protect employees, improve system reliability, strengthen Customer trust, and support strategic decision-making. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Monitor evolving atmospheric conditions. Develop operational and seasonal forecasts. Produce executive weather briefings. Translate meteorological data into actionable business intelligence. Support Outage Management, System Operations, Electric, Gas, Water, Engineering and Vegetation Management. Provide weather intelligence for storm preparation, restoration planning, damage prediction and resource staging. Provide guidance on heat, cold, lightning, flooding, air quality, fatigue mitigation, hydration and outdoor work scheduling. Prepare executive dashboards, seasonal outlooks, storm briefings and risk assessments. Serve as MLGW's official weather spokesperson. Produce studio-based weather briefings, preparedness videos, media interviews and customer education. Support web, social media, Customer messaging (Convey), email, SMS and future digital channels. Participate in Emergency Operations Center and Incident Command activities. Coordinate with NWS, TVA, FEMA, TEMA, Shelby County and peer utilities. Support load forecasting, revenue forecasting, weather normalization and long-range climate planning. Evaluate AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, and emerging weather technologies. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications **LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS** Must have a valid driver's license from the state of residence. Preferred: Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM) and/or Certified Consulting Meteorologist (CCM). **EDUCATION** Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Climatology, Environmental Science or related field. **EXPERIENCE** Four (4) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible forecasting experience. Excellent written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to executive and public audiences. **ADDITIONAL INFORMATION** Must successfully complete NIMS training within one year of entering the job. Proficiency with NOAA, NWS, HRRR, GFS, ECMWF, SPC, WPC, NHC, Doppler radar, satellite imagery, ensemble models, OMS, GIS, SCADA, ADMS, EMS, DMS, AMI, vegetation and asset management systems, Microsoft 365, Power BI, Tableau, ArcGIS, and AI-assisted forecasting tools. Work is performed primarily in an office with occasional travel to field locations, Emergency Operation Centers, and public events. Requires prolonged sitting, standing, and computer use. Must be available for extended hours, evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call assignments during severe weather and emergencies. Occasional outdoor work may involve adverse weather and lifting up to 25 pounds. THIS LIST OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS IS NOT EXHAUSTIVE AND MAY BE SUPPLEMENTED AS NECESSARY. Primary Location: USA-TN-Memphis Work Locations: TC01 Joyce M Blackmon Training Center 4949 Raleigh LaGrange Road Memphis 38128-6016 Job: Communications & Public Relations Organization: 0810000 VP Corporate Communications Job Posting: Sep 15, 2026, 8:57:25 AM Minimum Salary: 91,062.40 Midpoint Salary: 113.817.60 | | |