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Creative Writer: Forecasting and Communications

AccuWeather Careers
Location
State College, PA
Posted
11 days ago
Department
Forecasting
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Writing, or a closely related writing-intensive field
  • Current graduate student in communications, writing, journalism, English, creative writing, technical writing, or a related discipline, or equivalent advanced or professional writing experience
  • Exceptional command of written language, including tone, clarity, precision, descriptive detail, structure, and audience awareness
  • Demonstrated ability to take complex or technical information and make it clear, specific, useful, and engaging for a broad audience
  • Strong collaborative skills and genuine interest in working closely with meteorologists, subject-matter experts, and a writing committee
  • Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn meteorological concepts and forecast workflows
Nice to have
  • Interest in or familiarity with meteorology, weather forecasting, climate, environmental science, science communication, or technical writing
  • Experience developing descriptive language, style guidance, editorial standards, or writing frameworks
  • Experience collaborating directly with technical or scientific subject-matter experts
  • Portfolio examples demonstrating precise, vivid, explanatory, or detail-rich writing
What the job really is

The Creative Writer: Forecasting and Communications at AccuWeather will collaborate closely with forecasters to enhance the clarity and detail of weather forecasts. This role involves crafting consumer-friendly descriptions of weather phenomena, developing new terminology and frameworks, and ensuring that the language used is both engaging and scientifically accurate. The position emphasizes innovation in forecast communication and aims to improve the overall consumer experience with weather information.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Position is designed for graduate students or those with equivalent writing experience, which may limit opportunities for more experienced candidates
  • Role requires a strong collaborative approach and willingness to learn from meteorologists, which may not suit all candidates
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