Senior Journalist (Weather)

TL;DR

Senior Journalist (Weather): Producing and planning innovative weather content for a groundbreaking partnership between the hirify.global and the Met Office with an accent on digital storytelling and cross-platform engagement. Focus on developing workflows, managing content demand, and showcasing the synergy between meteorological intelligence and broadcast expertise.

Location: Must be based at the Met Office HQ in Exeter, UK

Salary: £41,200–£51,200

Company

The hirify.global is a world-leading public service broadcaster committed to informing, educating, and entertaining global audiences through inclusive and innovative content.

What you will do

• Conceive, plan, and produce weather-focused content for the new Met Office partnership.
• Build and maintain collaborative workflows between Exeter, Weather, and News teams across the UK.
• Manage content demand, prioritize stories, and allocate resources effectively.
• Deliver high-quality digital content across vertical video, social media, and online platforms.
• Work strategically to foster relationships and ensure partnership success.

Requirements

• Must be based in Exeter, UK
• Excellent editorial judgement and deep knowledge of hirify.global compliance and editorial policies.
• Proven experience in digital content production and first-class writing skills.
• Demonstrable passion for meteorology and related subject areas.
• Experience in line management and strategic team collaboration.
• Ability to work shifts and weekends as required.

Nice to have

• Experience working with external partnerships.
• Video editing skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary package with a flexible 35-hour working week.
• 25 days annual leave plus the option to purchase 5 additional days.
• Defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health, and gym memberships.
• Commitment to professional development and inclusive working environments.
• Supportive culture with flexible working arrangements available for discussion.