Chief Meteorologist Jobs

Explore Chief Meteorologist opportunities for experienced weather professionals ready to lead forecasting teams, guide coverage, and communicate critical weather information. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including senior roles across broadcast media, government, research, and private-sector weather organizations.

What Does a Chief Meteorologist Do?

Chief Meteorologists oversee weather operations and help ensure forecasts are accurate, timely, and useful. Depending on the organization, responsibilities may include managing meteorologists and weather producers, reviewing forecasts and severe-weather coverage, presenting on-air or to clients, and coordinating with emergency managers and other stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers typically seek extensive forecasting experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and expertise with weather data, forecasting models, and broadcast or operational tools. Many roles require a degree in meteorology or atmospheric science; some may prefer advanced education, relevant professional certifications, or experience with a particular region or platform.

Chief Meteorologist Salary and Career Outlook

Compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and scope of responsibility. Chief Meteorologist openings on Ladders meet the site’s $100,000-and-above salary threshold. Candidates with a record of sound forecasting, effective team leadership, and clear communication may be well positioned for senior opportunities.

Find Chief Meteorologist Jobs on Ladders

Browse vetted Chief Meteorologist jobs and related senior meteorology opportunities on Ladders. Review each listing for salary, location, qualifications, and responsibilities, then tailor your application to highlight your forecasting expertise and leadership impact.

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$200K - $250K *

Transform the defense technology landscape as a co-founder and CEO, driving strategy, capital formation, and business development for an innovative training platform. Lead a dynamic team to secure con...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$265K - $295K *

Develop and execute community engagement strategies to foster trust and collaboration with local stakeholders in Virginia and West Virginia, ensuring Anthropic's infrastructure projects align with com...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $197K *

Lead strategic initiatives as a trusted advisor to the CEO, enhancing organizational effectiveness through cross-functional collaboration, executive representation, and performance monitoring to achie...

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3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$100K - $167K *

Join a team that's driving impactful earned media strategies in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Lead media relations, secure placements, and maintain brand consistency while leveraging AI tools for...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive revenue growth in K12 and Higher Ed sectors, leading full-cycle sales and expanding market presence with innovative AI solutions that transform education...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by partnering with Sales to drive customer success, leading technical pre-sales processes, and mentoring peers while ensuring seamless transitions from sale to implementation acros...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Lead the scientific direction for our forecasting platform, guiding teams to enhance demand forecasting accuracy and scalability. This hands-on role requires deep expertise in time-series analysis and...

CanadaRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing cloud strategies and governance frameworks for the Judiciary. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance cloud adoption and ensure effective decision-making through compreh...

Virginia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$233K - $275K *

Elevate the Company’s regulatory strategy by managing environmental and energy compliance, driving policy engagement, and mitigating legal risks. Collaborate across departments to support growth objec...

Menlo Park, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $230K *

Partner with us to drive product strategy and innovation in mobility, leading a dynamic team across autonomous tech, software, and data analytics, while ensuring customer-first development and excepti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining business solutions. Collaborate with clients to create advanced modeling applications, bridging gaps between stakeholders and product teams to ensure exceptional implemen...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing complex relationships with professional societies. Drive governance, strategic growth, and member value while collaborating across functions to enhance organizational e...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$300K - $360K *

Drive enterprise sales of cloud data security solutions, managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing. Collaborate with clients to address their data risk challenges and build strong exec...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$82K - $131K *

Elevate customer engagement by driving successful project delivery, fostering collaboration across teams, and ensuring satisfaction through proactive communication and effective management of complex...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead the development and execution of clinical study designs, ensuring effective project management and collaboration across teams. Your expertise will drive the success of clinical trials...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading IT security initiatives, assessing risks, and driving remediation efforts across the enterprise. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance security posture and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $234K *

Lead innovative research in autonomous systems, shaping solutions for AI challenges. Collaborate with diverse teams, define research programs, and engage with customers to deliver cutting-edge technol...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Transform your career with this client-facing role, leveraging your expertise in analytics tools like Google Analytics and Tag Manager to deliver strategic solutions and enhance data-driven decision-m...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Engage in high-quality legal research to support law firm clients, focusing on intellectual property matters. Utilize advanced research tools to deliver accurate results and synthesize findings into a...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $157K *

Drive impactful outcomes as a Senior Manager in Customer Success Services, overseeing digital payment solutions. Lead teams to enhance delivery performance, align with business goals, and ensure custo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$196K - $245K *

Join us to lead technical enablement and validation for our Zero Trust solutions. Leverage your networking expertise to enhance customer experience, drive sales readiness, and create impactful enablem...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence by leading public-infrastructure construction projects, managing field teams, and fostering client relationships. Shape a high-performing construction-services team while ensuring qua...

Massachusetts, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $147K *

Drive the future of order forecasting by leading a regional team to optimize product orders, ensuring data accuracy and effective communication across stakeholders to enhance customer service and oper...

Charlotte, NCRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving program delivery and portfolio management for a dynamic Security team, ensuring effective execution of enterprise initiatives while fostering cross-functional collaboration...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career by developing and maintaining key customer relationships, driving sales success, and collaborating with teams to exceed goals. Leverage your expertise in account management and sales...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Chief Meteorologist do?question toggle

    A Chief Meteorologist leads weather forecasting and coverage, manages or mentors meteorology staff, reviews forecasts, and communicates weather risks to audiences, clients, or organizational partners.

  • How much do Chief Meteorologists earn?question toggle

    Pay depends on experience, location, employer, and role scope. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so listings in this category meet that salary threshold.

  • What qualifications are needed for a Chief Meteorologist job?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for a background in meteorology or atmospheric science, substantial forecasting experience, leadership ability, and strong communication skills. Specific education, certification, and technology requirements vary by position.

  • Where do Chief Meteorologists work?question toggle

    Chief Meteorologists may work for television and media organizations, government agencies, weather services, research institutions, or private companies that rely on weather intelligence.

  • How can I find Chief Meteorologist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Chief Meteorologist openings and review each listing’s compensation, location, and qualifications. Ladders specializes in vetted professional opportunities with salaries of at least $100,000.