[Hiring] Meteorologist @AlertMedia

Role Description

AlertMedia is seeking a Meteorologist (Shift Wed-Sat, 2pm-12am CT) to join our growing Global Intelligence Team. You will play a critical part in making sure our customers are provided with timely and accurate information regarding major global weather events and natural disasters, as well as the impacts of such events on employee safety and business continuity.

Who you are:

• You are a Meteorologist who is excited to work in a fast-paced environment alongside a Global Intelligence Team.
• You are passionate about communicating information ahead of a weather event as well as alerting customers to impacts following natural disasters.
• You have a strong interest in natural disaster-related news gathering as well as forecasting.
• You have sound judgement with the ability to make difficult decisions under pressure.

What you get to do every day:

• Use weather forecasting tools and services to identify weather events that could impact our global clients.
• Communicate critical weather information effectively and with urgency to customers, providing initial alerts and updated information as necessary.
• Partner with Global Intelligence Analysts, helping to direct their information gathering on forecasted weather events and natural disasters.
• Leverage social media and additional sources of information to surface and alert on impacts as a result of weather and/or natural disasters.
• Partner with senior meteorologist to support customer webinars and other product offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Meteorology or Atmospheric Science.
• 2-4 years experience in meteorology & forecasting.
• Strong forecasting skills coupled with the ability to take complex scientific concepts, both weather-related and beyond, and communicate them effectively.
• Ability to multitask effectively with strong attention to detail.
• Understanding of weather forecasting tools and systems; comfortable evaluating weather data for various international locations.
• Ability to work under stressful situations, in a fast-paced environment with critical timelines.
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate and collaborate with others.

Requirements

• This role requires shift flexibility. Scheduled shifts will fall between Wed-Sat, 2pm-12am CT.
• Brief interruptions in normal scheduling may occur during extreme weather events.
• This is a remote, U.S.-based position. Please note that we currently do not hire candidates residing in the following states: Alaska, California, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
• AlertMedia does not sponsor employment visas. Candidates must have existing authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary + Company-wide bonus program.
• Generous and flexible time off and parental leave policies.
• Health benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance are 100% paid for employees!
• 401K with generous company match.
• Amazing rewards and incentives – we love celebrating each other!
• Commitment to community service with opportunities to give back.
• A Best Places to Work company 10 years in a row and numerous other awards.
• Access to new downtown office with 360 views of Austin, high-tech building gym and nearby running trails.
• Ongoing career development opportunities through our Learning & Development team.
• You'll do meaningful work—while growing your career in a fast-moving, global company with an award-winning culture.