Chief Meteorologist

Chief Meteorologist This is a full‑time position reporting to the Senior Vice‑President, Marine. The role is located onsite in Miami, Florida. This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship. Position Summary As Chief Meteorologist for Royal Caribbean Group, you would be responsible for drawing upon global resources and ongoing innovations in science, planning and presentation tools to support the business to proactively manage the impact of weather on operations, revenues and profits. This includes interaction with individual ships as well as with corporate senior executives, guests, and engagement with the media and public. The position will primarily focus on safety and comfort of guests and crew through active weather forecast support and operational recommendations. You would also serve as the primary liaison with weather service providers, government agencies, and academic institutions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide expert analysis on the timing, severity, and exact location of dangerous weather systems such as hurricanes, typhoons, tornadoes, severe rainstorms and winter storm fronts which may require itinerary deviations. Determine appropriate notification methods for teams regarding potentially dangerous weather systems. Serve as key subject matter expert spokesman for weather situations of public interest, including a prominent presence on social media. Evaluate weather‑related technical systems and planning tools for fleet operations and Newbuild projects. Liaise with academic institutions and the science community for oceanographic and meteorological data collection, analysis and scientific innovations. Provide long‑term global deployment expertise related to weather patterns and analysis. Develop and maintain weather training programs and guidance for shipboard teams. Provide guidance and expertise to support the Energy Performance Team for weather‑related opportunities for fuel savings. Provide weather‑related support and guidance to the fleet as needed. Identify and manage meteorological training programs, content and education for nautical officers in the fleet. Manage fleet weather support services. Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills Bachelor’s degree in meteorology or related science required; Master’s or Doctorate preferred. 15 years of forecasting experience. Education and experience with oceanography preferred. Marine forecasting background desirable. Substantial media and public speaking experience. Extensive knowledge of meteorology and forecasting future weather events. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present forecasts on multiple platforms, such as television, radio and social media. Ability to deliver concise, understandable, and accurate forecasts. Excellent managerial and supervisory skills. Operational experience from a transport sector preferred. Ability to identify opportunities and develop strategies for continuous improvement. Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills. Mastery of meteorological computer systems such as the GFS Model, European Model and HRRR Model. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software. Customer‑focused and able to understand and fulfill specific customer requirements. It is the policy of the Company to ensure equal employment and promotion opportunity to qualified candidates without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexuality, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Royal Caribbean Group and each of its subsidiaries prohibit and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and to providing reasonable accommodation to support candidates with disabilities during our hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at View email address on click.appcast.io. This email is for disability‑related accommodation requests only. #J-18808-Ljbffr Royal Caribbean Group