Contributing Meteorologist (Contract)

The Weather Company

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Weather Company is hiring a hands-on meteorologist to strengthen forecasting and weather coverage on a flexible contract basis. The role contributes forecast analysis and written and spoken weather explanations across videos, articles, and social media, helping users understand how weather affects their lives. The successful candidate applies rigorous meteorological science and makes it relevant to everyday audiences.

The position includes interpreting model guidance, producing accurate forecast discussions and outlooks, contributing clear consumer-focused weather stories, and supporting the severe weather desk during high-impact events. The meteorologist collaborates with editorial, video, product, and the Head of Meteorology, and follows forecasting methodology, verification, and quality-control standards. Some work outside standard hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, may be needed during significant weather events.

The Weather Company expects employees to use AI thoughtfully and proactively to improve work quality, performance, and outcomes for customers and the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a closely related field.
• 5–10 years of professional experience in forecasting or meteorology for general consumers, including significant severe-weather or high-impact-event coverage.
• Solid working knowledge of numerical weather prediction models, forecasting tools, and verification methods.
• Ability to communicate complex weather information clearly and confidently to non-technical audiences.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving, event-driven environment and availability outside standard hours during significant weather.
• Self-directed and dependable, with the ability to contribute quickly with minimal onboarding.

Nice To Haves

• On-camera or on-air experience.
• Professional certification or membership, such as AMS or NWA.
• Experience using AI tools to speed up workflows.

Responsibilities

• Interpret model guidance and produce clear, accurate forecast discussions and outlooks.
• Write and explain weather stories for articles, video, and social media in plain language, including why the information matters.
• Help staff the severe weather desk during high-impact events, including some nights, weekends, and holidays on a scheduled or as-needed basis.
• Prioritize the information consumers need to know.
• Collaborate with editorial, video, product, and the Head of Meteorology to maintain scientific accuracy and effective storytelling.
• Follow forecasting methodology, verification, and quality-control standards, and flag issues early.
• Use AI thoughtfully and proactively to accelerate performance, improve work quality, and explore new possibilities.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off program.
• Hybrid work model.
• Variety of medical insurance options, including $0-cost premium employee coverage.
• Benefits effective on day one, including a competitive 401(k) match with no vesting requirement and national health, dental, and vision plans.
• Progressive family plan benefits.
• Opportunity to work for a global, industry-leading technology company.
• Impactful work in a collaborative environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level