National Multimedia Journalist

About the role

The National Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) is a digital-first storyteller responsible for producing high-impact weather and news content across social, digital, and network platforms. This position is remote but must be based in the Northeast Corridor. Candidates must reside, or be willing to relocate, to Washington D.C., Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, or Massachusetts and have reasonable access to a major commercial airport.

Responsibilities

• Produce digital-first video content designed for social and mobile platforms, prioritizing strong hooks, clear storytelling, and high engagement
• Pitch and develop original story ideas aligned with daily digital priorities and content categories
• Sell and edit video independently using Adobe Premiere, delivering both short-form and long-form content
• Operate as a solo field reporter during severe weather and breaking news events, capturing b-roll, conducting interviews, and delivering live or recorded reports
• Be available for rapid deployment during severe weather events and breaking news coverage, often with little advance notice, and deliver content under tight timelines in dynamic field conditions and work extended hours in the field
• Prioritize capturing compelling, real-time visuals in the field, including storm footage, damage, and human impact
• Turn quick-hit digital videos under tight deadlines, as well as fully produced packages (60–120 seconds)
• Conduct on-the-ground interviews and produce character-driven storytelling from impacted communities
• Adept at performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• BA or BS from accredited university in journalism, communications and/or meteorology preferred
• 3–5+ years of experience as a multimedia journalist, video producer, or digital content creator
• Portfolio demonstrating digital-first video work, including on-camera reporting samples, self-shot and self-edited content, storytelling, and field coverage. Candidates should clearly indicate which samples were shot, edited, and reported by them
• Comfortable appearing on camera and delivering live or recorded reports from the field
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere (non-negotiable)
• Demonstrated ability to shoot and edit video independently in the field
• Experience producing content specifically for digital and social platforms
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling and how to capture compelling video in real-time situations
• Ability to work independently under pressure and meet fast turnaround deadlines
• Willingness to travel frequently (up to 50%) and deploy quickly to breaking weather events
• Valid driver’s license

Skills & Competencies

• Digital-first storytelling mindset (understands how to “win the first 3 seconds”)
• Strong editorial judgment and ability to identify high-impact stories quickly
• Ability to balance speed with accuracy
• Ability to identify and capture the most compelling visual moment in fast-moving situations
• Self-sufficient and solutions-oriented in the field
• Clear, conversational writing style optimized for mobile viewing
• Comfortable working in high-pressure, rapidly changing environments

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.