Director of Meteorology

The Weather Channel; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weather Channel is seeking a Director of Meteorology to set the meteorological direction for our 24/7 news and intelligence platform. You will translate complex atmospheric science into compelling, accurate storytelling for a national audience and guide field operations, breaking news decisions, and enterprise partnerships.

You will lead and mentor a team of meteorologists, collaborate with editorial and technology teams, and ensure the highest standards of scientific integrity across all

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in meteorology or related physical science.
• 10+ years professional meteorology experience with public-facing forecasts.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead scientific direction and quality assurance for forecasts across platforms.
• Review and approve scripts, graphics, and published content for accuracy.
• Deliver meteorology briefs to editorial meetings and influence daily story selection.
• Coordinate with senior leadership and external partners on enterprise weather strategy.
• Serve as ambassador to agencies, institutions, and industry groups.
• Mentor technical staff and drive forecasting excellence in a 24/7 environment.

Skills

Meteorology

Leadership

Science communication

Forecasting

Public speaking

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Meteorology

Tools

AI toolsets

Job description

The Director of Meteorology serves as the authoritative scientific compass for The Weather Channel. In this pivotal leadership role, you will leverage expert-level meteorological knowledge to guide company-wide forecasting strategy, drive scientifically sound storytelling, and uphold the highest standards of accuracy across all platforms.

As a master communicator, you will translate complex atmospheric science into engaging, clear, and relatable narratives for a nation-wide audience. You will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership—informing critical operational decisions such as field crew deployments and breaking news preemptions—and act as our chief ambassador to the broader weather enterprise, government entities, and academic partners.

Note: This is not a 9-to-5 role. It is a dynamic leadership position driving the meteorological direction of a 24/7 news and intelligence organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Scientific Leadership & Quality Assurance

• Network Authority: Serve as a principal decision-maker for high-stakes, network-imperative meteorological calls.
• Accuracy & Standards: Review scripts, broadcast graphics, and published media across all digital and broadcast platforms to ensure flawless scientific accuracy and adherence to TWC standards.
• Performance Coaching: Monitor airtime, review broadcasts, and provide constructive feedback to On-Camera Meteorologists (OCMs) on science communication, narrative clarity, and forecast accuracy.
• Innovative Experiences: Serve as the guiding scientific voice for Immersive Mixed Reality (IMR) experiences

Editorial & Newsroom Integration

• Daily Intelligence Briefings: Lead meteorological briefings during editorial meetings to guide daily story selection and production focus.
• Breaking News Liaison: Act as the critical bridge between the meteorological team and editorial production teams—especially during fast-moving breaking news and extreme severe weather events.
• Message Alignment: Collaborate closely with the Principal Weather Producer to align internal analysis with clear, consistent external messaging.

External Partnerships & Enterprise Relations

• Chief Scientific Ambassador: Represent The Weather Group to local, state, and federal agencies, scientific institutions, and government officials.
• Industry Engagement: Stay engaged with the broader weather enterprise to keep the network ahead of scientific advancements, technological shifts, and policy/political movements affecting the industry.

Education, Experience, Certification Requirements

• Advanced Degree: Master’s or Ph.D. in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a closely related physical science discipline.
• 10+ Years Experience: Demonstrated track record of professional meteorological experience, including a minimum of 5 years actively communicating complex forecasts to the public.
• Proven Leadership: Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams, driving decision-making under high pressure, and mentoring technical talent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Expert level understanding meteorological phenomena for all seasons
• Thorough comprehension of numerical models
• Monitors and comprehends the latest peer-reviewed weather and climate studies
• Strong ability to communicate orally and verbally. Ability to disseminate complex meteorological information in a useable and understandable manner
• Ability to write scripts
• Possesses exceptional interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Proficient in leveraging AI toolsets to develop and create
• Knowledge of social media and its role in the information and content gathering process
• Ability to manage multiple projects, involving cross-functional teams, in an efficient manner
• Exhibits creative problem solving skills and unique resourcefulness in order to complete tasks
• Quickly learns and applies new technologies
• Customer focused, innovative, and self-motivated
• Receives feedback constructively and incorporates that feedback into work products and performance
• Good multitasking and trouble-shooting skills
• Displays strong collaborative skills and works effectively through conflict
• Maintains high standards for product, performance, and ethics
• Effectively contributes to team goals within a highly interactive, and at times, stressful environment
• Dependable and flexible in a 24x7 operational environment

Allen Media Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these characteristics. We are dedicated to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.