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# Storm Warning Meteorologist at AccuWeather Careers

- **Company:** AccuWeather Careers
- **Location:** Wichita, KS
- **Posted:** 2026-08-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/accuweather/jobs/8143887

## Job description

We are seeking a full-time meteorologist with outstanding forecasting and communication skills to join our family of Storm Warning Meteorologists at the AccuWeather Severe Weather Center in Wichita, Kansas. We are looking for someone who is energetic, driven, team oriented and has a proactive work ethic. This is a fast-paced environment where the goal is to save lives, protect property and help clients maximize weather-related opportunities while minimizing weather-related risks. If you would like to contribute to a highly professional team that also knows how to have fun along the way, then this opening is for you!

## KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Storm Warning Meteorologist, you will have opportunities to handle all types of hazardous weather forecasting and issue weather warnings for major business, transportation, education, media, and government organizations. These include:

- Utilize internal warning software to create your own customized, site-specific hazardous weather warnings (tornado, wind, flash flood, hurricane, etc.) independent of government agencies.
- Create hazardous weather forecast graphics and customized text discussions for transportation and other specialized clients across North America.
- Daily interaction with clients that need to make immediate operational weather-related decisions.
- Use internal computer applications.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

## QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s in Meteorology or Atmospheric Sciences.
- Refined customer service skills.
- Ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Great attention to detail.
- Ability to process meteorological data and make swift, accurate warning decisions.
- Ability to interact with and collaborate professionally with other members of the forecasting team.
- Must be willing and able to work semi-rotating shifts that include afternoons, evenings, overnights, weekends, and some holidays.

## ABOUT ACCUWEATHER

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.

Billions of people around the world rely on AccuWeather’s proven Superior Accuracy™ across our consumer digital platforms. AccuWeather.com is the #1 weather destination and one of the top 100 most-visited websites in the world, and our award-winning AccuWeather app delivers detailed real-time forecasts to 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 125 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, 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 Chairman, 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.

## 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. [linkedin.com - AccuWeather](https://www.linkedin.com/company/accuweather)

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