National Multimedia Journalist
AccuWeather
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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About the role
- 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
- Shoot, write, 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
- Adapt content for multiple platforms, including vertical, square, and horizontal formats
- Collaborate with producers, editors, and the digital team to refine content for performance and accuracy
- Contribute to daily digital workflows, including pitch deadlines, script approvals, and delivery timelines
- Maintain strong editorial judgment and uphold AccuWeather standards for accuracy and clarity
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 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
- 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
- Portfolio demonstrating digital-first video work, including examples of editing, storytelling, and field coverage
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
video productionvideo editingstorytellingshooting videodigital content creationvisual storytellingcontent adaptationfield reportingtight deadline managementmultimedia journalism
Soft Skills
independencepressure managementcollaborationeditorial judgmentcreativityadaptabilitycommunicationtime managementproblem-solvinginterviewing
Certifications
BA in journalismBS in communicationsBS in meteorologyvalid driver's license