The Radio Broadcaster is responsible for broadcasting impact-driven weather forecasts to the hundreds of AccuWeather radio stations and television stations/cable systems across the United States. The Radio Broadcaster to use individual creativity and “ad lib” techniques as each AccuWeather radio report is tailored to specific standards/needs of the station. Additional responsibilities include certain aspects in management of the department when the supervisor is not working.
The Radio Broadcaster will work at AccuWeather’s Headquarters in State College, Pennsylvania or has the ability to work remotely. Shifts will typically be weekend shifts between 15-20 hours per week.
Who We Are
AccuWeather, recognized and documented as the most accurate source of weather forecasts and warnings in the world, has saved tens of thousands of lives, prevented hundreds of thousands of injuries and tens of billions of dollars in property damage. With global headquarters in State College, Pennsylvania; a severe weather center in Wichita, Kansas; and offices in New York City and elsewhere around the world, AccuWeather serves more than 1.5 billion people daily to help them plan their activities and get more out of their day through innovative digital media properties, such as AccuWeather.com and mobile, as well as AccuWeather For Business (AFB), radio, television, newspapers, digital out of home, the 24/7 AccuWeather Network channel and AccuWeather NOW streaming service. Additionally, AccuWeather produces and distributes news, weather content, and video for more than 180,000 third-party websites.
Job Responsibilities
- Delivery of weather forecasts to radio stations and television stations/cable systems.
- Creation of different versions of forecasts using “ad lib” techniques and individual creativity to match vocal delivery and style to each particular client’s needs.
- Editing of forecasts to ensure proper factual information, keeping with the clients’ needs.
- Social Media Posts for radio stations, posting the daily forecast and updating posts during severe weather events.
- Maintaining databases of pre-determined client schedules in order to keep on-schedule for delivery of forecasts and non-weather content.
- Being responsive to clients’ problems in order to resolve issues and deliver quality products.
- Delivery of non-weather content such as Soap Opera Updates to Audio Clients
- Manipulation of content provided by News Writers and outside vendors for use by individual clients.
- Assumption of some supervisory responsibilities when the manager is absent.
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
- BA in Broadcasting and/or Broadcast Journalism and 1-3 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of the Radio Broadcast Industry is required
- Demonstrated ability in effectively communicating in the AP Broadcast style
- Demonstrated conversational, authoritative, and interesting voices and deliveries
- Strong communication skills to speak with AccuWeather meteorologist, journalists and other broadcasters
- Ability to creatively word factual information to fulfill clients’ needs
- Demonstrated problem-solver: Able to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to work mathematical concepts specific to broadcasting, such as time calculations and “backtiming” are essential
- Able to prioritize job tasks in a coherent and logical manner
- Ability to interpret clients’ concerns and formulate appropriate responses, based on all factors.
- Computer use is required.
- Ability to create and post weather updates on social media – Twitter, Facebook, Instagram.
- Must be available to be on-call during one full workweek and one weekend, at least once a month (on a rotating schedule) to cover shifts with the radio team if unable to find a replacement. On-call involves round-the-clock coverage.