Multi Media Journalist / Weather Reporter

AccuWeather Careers - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

About the position

The National Multimedia Journalist/Weather News Reporter (MMJ) at AccuWeather is responsible for producing innovative and engaging news stories related to weather events. This role involves reporting from the field during severe weather situations, delivering live and recorded reports, and contributing to digital and social media platforms. The MMJ will work collaboratively with a team while also being capable of functioning independently as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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, 50% or 150 days, 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 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 (when necessary, a photographer may be assigned), 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 company's digital and social media platforms daily
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 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
• Must have valid driver's license in state of residency

Nice-to-haves

• Solid knowledge and awareness of atmospheric science and weather impacts is extremely beneficial

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare and dental benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with 50% company match
• A collaborative work environment
• Commitment to Diversity