--- title: 'Manager, Public Relations Strategy at AccuWeather Careers' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/manager-public-relations-strategy-accuweather-careers-state-college-pa-32gzzj11rwbk' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-11' --- # Manager, Public Relations Strategy at AccuWeather Careers - **Company:** AccuWeather Careers - **Location:** State College PA, OR - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-05-07 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/accuweather/jobs/7883195 ## Job description The Manager, Public Relations Strategy will lead and execute proactive and strategic media relations efforts that elevate AccuWeather’s global brand, reinforce our position as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, and amplify our mission of saving lives and protecting property. Manager, Public Relations Strategy will report directly to the Vice President of Corporate Communications and will have direct involvement with the Director of Corporate Communications and the Media Relations Supervisor, as well as lead and mentor the corporate communications interns. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with national, regional, and trade media; providing strategic guidance to secure high-impact coverage of AccuWeather's news and content; shaping compelling narratives around AccuWeather’s Superior Accuracy™, products, innovation, leadership, and enterprise solutions; and supporting executive visibility. Manager, Public Relations Strategy will serve as a key strategic advisor, ensuring consistent, timely, and accurate messaging across earned media channels in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. ## KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop and execute comprehensive media relations strategies aligned with corporate priorities, product launches, major weather events, research releases, partnerships, and company milestones - Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with reporters, editors, producers, and influencers across national, business, technology, science, trade, and broadcast media - Draft, edit, and oversee the distribution of press releases, media advisories, statements, talking points, FAQs, and executive messaging - Lead proactive media outreach strategy to secure coverage highlighting AccuWeather’s Superior Accuracy™, innovation, thought leadership, AccuWeather For Business solutions, and the AccuWeather Network - Serve as a primary media contact; manage inbound inquiries and coordinate interviews with executives, meteorologists, and subject matter experts - Partner cross-functionally to ensure message alignment and maximize media impact - Manage communications during significant weather events and time-sensitive situations - Monitor media coverage, analyze results, and provide reporting and insights to leadership - Support executive visibility initiatives and thought leadership opportunities - Maintain organized media lists, press materials, messaging documents, and coverage archives - Work with external PR agencies or vendors as needed - Be available to work outside of normal business hours, including nights and weekends, as needed based on company needs and events - Perform other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field - 2-4+ years of progressive experience in media relations, public relations, or corporate communications - Proven track record of securing national and top-tier media coverage - Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills - Experience serving as a spokesperson and managing media inquiries - Strong understanding of AP Style and media best practices - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, particularly during high-profile weather events Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in broadcast, science, technology, or weather-related communications - Familiarity with media monitoring and distribution tools - Experience supporting executive communications and thought leadership platforms - Background working with B2B and B2C brands Skills & Competencies: - Strategic thinker able to translate complex scientific and technical information into compelling media narratives - Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills - Excellent organizational and project management abilities - Calm, decisive, and solutions-oriented under pressure - Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently - High level of professionalism and sound judgment - Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital collaboration tools ## About AccuWeather and Dr. Joel N. Myers AccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate and most used source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved over 12,000 lives, prevented injury to over 100,000 people, and saved companies tens of billions of dollars through better planning and decision-making. Over one billion people around the world rely on AccuWeather’s proven Superior Accuracy™. AccuWeather.com is the #1 weather destination globally and one of the top 100 most-visited websites in the world, and our award-winning AccuWeather app delivers detailed real-time forecasts to tens of millions of smartphones. AccuWeather forecasts also appear on digital signage, in 700 newspapers, are heard on over 400 radio stations, and viewed on 100 television stations. The AccuWeather Network and AccuWeather NOW® reach an audience of over 250 million on cable and streaming platforms including DirecTV, Charter Communications - Spectrum, Verizon, Philo, Frndly TV, Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Stream, Roku, Xumo, Rockbot, Samsung, LG, and Amazon Freevee. AccuWeather For Business serves more than half of the Fortune 500 companies and thousands of other businesses and government agencies globally. Dr. Joel Myers, Founder and Executive Chair, established AccuWeather in 1962 and is considered the “father of modern commercial meteorology.” Myers, a leading creative thinker and visionary, has been called “the most accurate man in weather” by The New York Times and has been recognized as one of the top entrepreneurs in American history by Entrepreneur’s Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurs. Dr. Myers was inducted into the Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame, Class of 2026, in recognition of his role in revolutionizing weather forecasting through teaching, research, and building AccuWeather into one of the world’s major sources of weather data, forecasts, and warnings. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion AccuWeather is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. AccuWeather is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to human.resources@accuweather.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. ## About AccuWeather Careers ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: AccuWeather provides the world’s most sophisticated weather intelligence to help people and businesses plan their lives and get more out of their day. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped/self-funded; no public funding rounds disclosed) - **Headquarters**: State College, Pennsylvania, United States (with nine offices globally) - **Founded**: 1962 - **Founders**: Dr. Joel N. Myers (Founder & Executive Chairman) ## Core Business - **Industry**: Weather forecasting, climate data, digital media, and business intelligence - **Target customers**: B2C (1.5 billion daily users via apps, websites, TV, radio, and newspapers), B2B (more than half of Fortune 500 companies), B2G (government agencies), and media partners (180,000+ third-party websites, 700 newspapers, 400 radio stations, 100 TV stations) - **Mission statement**: To save lives, protect property, and make lives simpler, safer, and better through superior weather intelligence. ## Products & Services - **AccuWeather.com & Mobile Apps**: Free consumer weather apps and website featuring MinuteCast® minute-by-minute forecasts with Superior Accuracy™. - **AccuWeather For Business (AES)**: Enterprise weather intelligence solutions for risk management, logistics, and operations (serves more than half of Fortune 500). - **AccuWeather Network**: 24/7 cable and satellite television weather news network. - **NOW Streaming Service**: On-demand weather content and live streaming. - **API & Data Feeds**: Weather data for third-party integration and digital signage. - **Forensic Services**: Weather reconstruction and expert testimony for legal and insurance cases. - **Content Syndication**: News, weather content, and video for 180,000+ third-party websites. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (privately held) - **Key Metric**: Reaches over 1.5 billion people daily; 450+ employees; 50+ years in business; 100+ expert meteorologists on staff; 3.5 million locations forecasted; 190+ countries covered; global patents filed/pending - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly disclosed (self-funded); partners include Fortune 500 companies, media networks, and government agencies - **Growth Signals**: Expanding AI and data science roles (e.g., Vice President, AI Business Development & Partnerships); growing remote/hybrid workforce; new product managers for digital forecasting systems and climate services ## Competitive Advantages - **Recognized as the most accurate weather source** (documented and verified) – key differentiator vs. competitors. - **MinuteCast®** proprietary minute-by-minute forecasting technology. - **Superior Accuracy™** branding backed by independent verification. - **Longevity and brand trust** – founded in 1962, the oldest and most recognized weather brand globally. - **Scale** – reaches billions through multiple channels (TV, radio, digital, print, and enterprise). ## Strategic Focus - **AI & Innovation**: Investing heavily in artificial intelligence for weather modeling and business development. - **Digital Transformation**: Modernizing forecasting systems and visualization tools. - **Global Expansion**: Growing audience and enterprise clients across 190+ countries. - **Product Development**: New roles for climate services, mapping, and digital forecasting systems indicate a push into long-range climate products. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: A mission-driven company focused on saving lives and protecting property; described as a “superior team” solving real-world problems. - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Many roles are remote or hybrid (State College, PA; New York, NY; Wichita, KS; and other global offices). The company explicitly lists remote options for several positions. - **Benefits** (from careers page): - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - Company-paid life insurance and AD&D - Short- and long-term disability - Company-matched 401k - Generous paid time off - Unlimited sick time - Paid parental leave - Fitness stipend - Team member assistance and recognition programs - Career advancement and development training - College America 529 plan - Discounts and perks - **Engineering Culture**: Emphasis on science, innovation, and data – roles like Software Developer III, Senior Lightning Scientist, and Product Manager for Digital Forecasting Systems. The office culture balances meteorology with cutting-edge tech. ## Sources 1. [corporate.accuweather.com - About Us](https://corporate.accuweather.com/company/about-us/) 2. [corporate.accuweather.com - Careers](https://corporate.accuweather.com/company/careers/) 3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io - AccuWeather](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/accuweather) 4. 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