Job Description
At AccuWeather, we are at the center of scientific innovation, combining meteorological and atmospheric sciences with cutting-edge AI to develop groundbreaking weather-related products and services. We are seeking a passionate and ambitious Applied Meteorologist Intern to join our Data Science team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on real-world projects that leverage advanced analytics, machine learning, and meteorological expertise to improve forecasts and deliver actionable insights to millions of users worldwide.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute QA/QC processes on meteorological datasets, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and readiness for modeling and research applications.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for data workflows, verification methodologies, and quality control procedures.
- Collaborate with meteorologists, data scientists, and data engineers to integrate data into predictive models and enhance forecast performance.
- Perform lightning verification analysis to evaluate accuracy and identify areas for improvement.
- Prepare clear data visualizations and summary reports to effectively communicate findings to internal stakeholders.
- Provide analytical support in diagnosing data inconsistencies and contribute to corrective initiatives to uphold data integrity and quality.
- Research and explore the latest developments in atmospheric science to share broadly with team members.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning discussions to align tasks with broader organizational goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing a degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, environmental science, or a closely related field.
- Strong understanding of fundamental meteorological concepts, including atmospheric dynamics and observational data interpretation.
- Strong proficiency using data analysis tools (i.e. Python, SQL, or similar) for handling and visualizing meteorological datasets.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Familiarity with verification and QA/QC processes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Detail-orientated with a focus on data accuracy and integrity.
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.
AccuWeather is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
