The New York Times Company
Reporter/Meteorologist, Weather Data Team
The New York Times Company, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
The
mission
of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.
Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.Job DescriptionThe New York Times is looking for a meteorologist or reporter experienced in covering weather events for The Times’s coverage of day-to-day weather and extreme weather events.You will help guide the Times audience through all weather phenomena — including hurricanes, severe storms, droughts, heat waves and more — on a variety of platforms. You’ll also have the opportunity to pursue enterprise stories that illuminate weather trends or explain weather concepts to readers in a clear and engaging way.This is a hybrid position based in Los Angeles, California or San Francisco, California and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance. Must be willing to work one weekend day per week and occasional evenings.Responsibilities:You will work with other members of the weather data team to collect, analyze, forecast and present real-time and historic weather data, as well as contribute to weather coverage across the newsroom.During weather events, you’ll prepare forecasts and write for our live blogs, as well as collaborate with graphics editors on clear visual displays of forecast data.You will publish on your own but also be willing and eager about the prospect of working in small groups, particularly with journalists whose skills are different from yours.In addition to covering weather across the country and around the world, you should also think creatively and expansively about how we can better serve our West Coast readers.Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.This role reports to the Senior Editor, Weather Team.Basic Qualifications:At least 2 years of experience reporting on or writing about extreme weather events.Proven track record of covering breaking news.Demonstrated ability to guide weather coverage based on forecasts and history.A genuine interest, and demonstrated experience, in working with and explaining weather or climate data to a general audience.Knowledge of a variety of weather-data resources.Experience with, and a preference for, working collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team of data and visual journalists.Preferred Qualifications:Certification in meteorology, atmospheric science or climate-related research or an interest in obtaining such a certification.Experience analyzing or modeling weather or climate data.Experience with global weather systems and data.As part of your cover letter, please describe or link to written examples of work demonstrating your abilities in this area.This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.The annual base pay salary for this role is between $111,049.64 and $155,000.00.Location: SF or LAThe New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should emailreasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com.The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.The New York Times Company follows the pay transparency and non-discrimination provisions outlined by the United States Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
mission
of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world. That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It’s why we have a world-renowned newsroom that sends journalists to report on the ground from nearly 160 countries. It’s why we focus deeply on how our readers will experience our journalism, from print to audio to a world-class digital and app destination. And it’s why our business strategy centers on making journalism so good that it’s worth paying for.
Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.Job DescriptionThe New York Times is looking for a meteorologist or reporter experienced in covering weather events for The Times’s coverage of day-to-day weather and extreme weather events.You will help guide the Times audience through all weather phenomena — including hurricanes, severe storms, droughts, heat waves and more — on a variety of platforms. You’ll also have the opportunity to pursue enterprise stories that illuminate weather trends or explain weather concepts to readers in a clear and engaging way.This is a hybrid position based in Los Angeles, California or San Francisco, California and includes regular attendance in the office each week per your departmental guidance. Must be willing to work one weekend day per week and occasional evenings.Responsibilities:You will work with other members of the weather data team to collect, analyze, forecast and present real-time and historic weather data, as well as contribute to weather coverage across the newsroom.During weather events, you’ll prepare forecasts and write for our live blogs, as well as collaborate with graphics editors on clear visual displays of forecast data.You will publish on your own but also be willing and eager about the prospect of working in small groups, particularly with journalists whose skills are different from yours.In addition to covering weather across the country and around the world, you should also think creatively and expansively about how we can better serve our West Coast readers.Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.This role reports to the Senior Editor, Weather Team.Basic Qualifications:At least 2 years of experience reporting on or writing about extreme weather events.Proven track record of covering breaking news.Demonstrated ability to guide weather coverage based on forecasts and history.A genuine interest, and demonstrated experience, in working with and explaining weather or climate data to a general audience.Knowledge of a variety of weather-data resources.Experience with, and a preference for, working collaboratively on a multidisciplinary team of data and visual journalists.Preferred Qualifications:Certification in meteorology, atmospheric science or climate-related research or an interest in obtaining such a certification.Experience analyzing or modeling weather or climate data.Experience with global weather systems and data.As part of your cover letter, please describe or link to written examples of work demonstrating your abilities in this area.This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.The annual base pay salary for this role is between $111,049.64 and $155,000.00.Location: SF or LAThe New York Times is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the varied global community we serve. Our journalism and the products we build in the service of that journalism greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which can only come from diversity of all types, across our ranks, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do. It is also the smart thing for our business. So we strongly encourage women, veterans, people with disabilities, people of color and gender nonconforming candidates to apply.The New York Times Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. The New York Times Company will provide reasonable accommodations as required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.Individuals seeking an accommodation for the application or interview process should emailreasonable.accommodations@nytimes.com.The Company will further consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable "Fair Chance" laws.The New York Times Company follows the pay transparency and non-discrimination provisions outlined by the United States Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs.
#J-18808-Ljbffr