Director of Meteorology & Strategic Forecasting

Weather Group; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Weather Experts Atlanta seeks a Director of Meteorology to lead the network's forecasting strategy and ensure scientific accuracy across platforms. This role guides operational decisions, mentors staff, and shapes storytelling for a national audience.

You will coordinate with editorial and external partners, represent The Weather Group to agencies and academia, and drive the meteorological direction in a 24/7 news organization.

Formación

• Advanced degree in meteorology or closely related physical science.
• 10+ years of meteorology experience, including 5+ years communicating forecasts to the public.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams and mentoring technical talent.

Responsabilidades

• Make high-stakes meteorological calls for network needs.
• Review scripts and graphics for scientific accuracy and standards.
• Coach on-air meteorologists on science communication and forecast accuracy.
• Guide daily story selection with meteorological briefings.
• Bridge meteorology with editorial teams during breaking weather events.
• Represent The Weather Group to government, academic, and industry partners.

Conocimientos

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Cross-functional teams

AI toolsets

Weather expertise

Educación

Master’s or Ph.D. in Meteorology/Atmospheric Science

Herramientas

AI toolsets

Numerical models

Descripción del empleo

Weather Experts Atlanta seeks a Director of Meteorology to lead the network's forecasting strategy and ensure scientific accuracy across platforms. This role guides operational decisions, mentors staff, and shapes storytelling for a national audience.

You will coordinate with editorial and external partners, represent The Weather Group to agencies and academia, and drive the meteorological direction in a 24/7 news organization.