Senior Meteorologist

The Weather Company is the world’s leading weather provider, helping people and businesses make more informed decisions and take action in the face of weather. Together with advanced technology and AI, The Weather Company’s high‑volume weather data, insights, advertising, and media solutions across the open web help people, businesses, and brands around the world prepare for and harness the power of weather in a scalable, privacy‑forward way.

The world’s most accurate forecaster globally, the company reaches hundreds of enterprise clients and more than 360 million monthly active users via its digital properties from The Weather Channel () and Weather Underground ().

The Weather Company (TWC) is seeking a Senior Meteorologist to join our global forecasting team in Birmingham, UK. As a Senior Meteorologist, you will provide forecast quality control and add value to TWC's global weather data with a strong focus on any global, potentially impactful, weather events. You will also deliver timely products with the accuracy and quality required to meet and exceed customer expectations and convey complex concepts and risk assessments to diverse operational users.

This position requires an understanding of airline operations, so experience providing aviation forecasts and briefings is a bonus, but not essential since training will be given.

• Analyze atmospheric data from various sources for the short to medium term (1‑10 days).
• Participate in daily weather briefings and discussions involving global synoptic events.
• Use meteorological models and tools to predict weather patterns and conditions.
• Prepare and deliver accurate weather forecasts for various platforms.
• Monitor and assess developing weather conditions for potential severe weather.
• Collect meteorological data using multiple instruments and techniques.
• Conduct detailed analysis of historical weather data to identify trends and patterns.
• Maintain and update weather databases and records.
• Stay updated on advancements in meteorological science and technology.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of advanced weather models and prediction methods.
• Deliver operational forecast content consistently and accurately within rigid time constraints.
• Generate short‑fused narratives, forecast discussions, and weather alerts for disruptive weather events within the 0‑24 hour forecast domain as conditions dictate.
• Generate system‑wide risk forecasts for potential impacts to customer assets involving significant weather events including severe thunderstorms, snow and ice, and wind/tropical systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in weather forecasting and data analysis.
• Experience with meteorological software and tools is essential.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Proficiency in meteorological software and tools.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Demonstrable organizational, data analysis, data collation, and process management skills.
• Effectively summarize large quantities of data into clear, concise information under rigid time constraints.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and make informed decisions under pressure.

• Experience forecasting for the aviation industry and writing TAFs.
• Professional certification from a recognized meteorological organization (e.g., American Meteorological Society) is preferred.

As set forth in The Weather Company’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.