Director of Meteorology
Allen Media Group - Atlanta, GA
Hiring: Director of Meteorology Company: Allen Media Group Location: Atlanta, GA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 12:31:58 Target Skills & Keywords : Quality Assurance About the job Experience: •10+ Years Experience: Demonstrated track record of professional meteorological experience, including a minimum of 5 years actively communicating complex forecasts to the public. Required Skills: •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. •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. •Scientific Leadership & Quality Assurance •Network Authority: Serve as a principle 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 •Daily Intelligence Briefings: Lead meteorological briefings during editorial meetings to guide daily story selection and production focus. Qualifications: •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 •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 •Demonstrated capacity 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 Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!