National Multimedia Journalist/Weather Reporter

The National MultiMedia Journalist/Weather News Reporter (MMJ) at AccuWeather is responsible for producing innovative and captivating stories related to severe weather. This role involves reporting live from the field and delivering daily stories for all AccuWeather properties, including the AccuWeather Television Network. The MMJ will need to quickly identify and follow stories both within and outside their region. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 4 years of experience as a field reporter/anchor/MMJ and possess strong editorial judgment, storytelling skills, and the ability to work independently or within a team.

• Generate news stories based on the weather and assignments that can connect with a national audience
• Pitch content ideas and their implementation strategies to Field Supervisor and Executive Producer on a regular basis
• Arrange interviews with individuals, authorities, and agencies to gather information for news items
• Write accurate and informative scripts, prepare and present news reports under deadline pressure
• Travel, averaging 50%, to the location of weather news stories across the United States
• Present live and recorded reports on breaking weather news stories, sometimes in challenging situations
• Exercise strong editorial judgment and adhere to the company's standards and practices
• Demonstrate teamwork by working cooperatively with videographers, producers, and other team members
• Ability to work as a solo multimedia journalist demonstrated knowledge of standard field camera equipment and able to edit using Adobe Premiere software
• General understanding of video delivery systems (FTP, GOOGLE DRIVE, etc.)
• Contribute to the company's digital and social media platforms on a daily basis
• Frequently transport camera gear and other equipment weighing 50 pounds or more
• Other duties as assigned.

• BA or BS from accredited university in journalism, communications and/or meteorology preferred
• Minimum of 4 years as a field reporter/anchor/mmj
• Proven ability to enterprise news stories and deliver them in an informative and engaging fashion
• Extensive live reporting experience demonstrating creativity doing a variety of stories
• Experience in producing and editing content for digital media and/or network tv
• Ability to work independently or within a team in challenging situations
• Demonstrated ability to shoot and edit video at a network level
• Must be adept at using social media
• Solid knowledge and awareness of atmospheric science and weather impacts is extremely beneficial
• Must have valid driver's license in state of residency

• Opportunity to produce innovative and unique stories
• Ability to captivate audiences on a daily basis
• Live reporting from locations with severe weather
• Coverage for all AccuWeather properties, including the AccuWeather Television Network
• Quick identification and follow-up on stories inside and outside of the region
• Recognition as the most accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world
• Opportunity to save lives, prevent injuries, and minimize property damage
• Global headquarters in State College, Pennsylvania
• Severe weather center in Wichita, Kansas
• Offices in New York City and other locations worldwide
• Serving more than 1.5 billion people daily
• Innovative digital media properties, such as AccuWeather.com and mobile platforms
• AccuWeather For Business (AFB), radio, television, newspapers, and digital out of home
• 24/7 AccuWeather Network channel and AccuWeather NOW streaming service
• Production and distribution of news, weather content, and video for third-party websites
• Opportunity to generate news stories based on weather and assignments
• Regular pitching of content ideas to supervisors
• Arranging interviews with individuals, authorities, and agencies
• Writing accurate and informative scripts
• Presenting news reports under deadline pressure
• Traveling to locations across the United States
• Presenting live and recorded reports on breaking weather news
• Strong editorial judgment and adherence to company standards
• Teamwork with videographers, producers, and other team members
• Ability to work as a solo multimedia journalist
• Knowledge of standard field camera equipment and Adobe Premiere software
• Understanding of video delivery systems (FTP, GOOGLE DRIVE, etc.)
• Contribution to company's digital and social media platforms
• Frequent transportation of camera gear and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more
• Opportunity to work independently or within a team in challenging situations
• Ability to shoot and edit video at a network level
• Adeptness in using social media
• Solid knowledge and awareness of atmospheric science and weather impacts
• Valid driver's license in state of residency
• Opportunity to work with award-winning and proprietary features
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion
• Equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees
• Evaluation of qualified applicants without regard to various factors
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities