KABC Meteorologist/Weather Reporter

The Walt Disney Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC7 Los Angeles is seeking a certified Meteorologist to lead weather storytelling for studio and field audiences, prioritizing public safety and service. You will forecast, analyze, and present weather with compelling graphics while collaborating with the weather team.

The role emphasizes AR/VR capabilities, strong reporting, and the ability to engage audiences across platforms. On-site in Glendale, CA for SAG-AFTRA work.

Qualifications

• Certified Meteorologist with ability to forecast and analyze weather information
• Experience anchoring weather segments and field reporting in multiple markets
• Proficient in producing unique weather graphics and storytelling across platforms

Responsibilities

• Exceptional knowledge of the weather and how to communicate it across multiple platforms
• Strong reporting, writing and interviewing skills
• Tell high impact weather stories from studio and field
• Collaborate with weather team, producers and managers before, during, and after newscasts
• Active in using social media for promotion and news gathering
• Represent the station at community events

Skills

Weather forecasting

Weather graphics

Broadcast reporting

Field reporting

Social media usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Weather certification

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Dalet

WSI system

Job description

ABC7 Los Angeles has an incredible opportunity for a certified Meteorologist who is a weather expert in the studio and in the field. The ideal candidate must be a dynamic journalist and storyteller. This person can forecast and analyze weather conditions and tell the weather story in the most compelling way with a focus on public safety and service. The ideal candidate is committed to working in tandem with the entire weather team and always working to best utilize and optimize our weather technology. This weather expert is constantly exploring ways to reinvent and reimagine how weather is presented on all platforms.

The ideal candidate also has experience in AR/VR and crafting and producing unique and impactful graphics to enhance and elevate weather storytelling.

This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a company-designated location on an ongoing basis.

Responsibilities

• Exceptional knowledge of the weather and how to communicate it across multiple platforms
• Strong reporting, writing and interviewing skills
• Be an expert in telling high impact stories in breaking weather coverage, and demonstrate that ability from the studio and in the field
• Collaborate closely with weather team, producers and managers before, during, and after newscasts
• Active in using social media for promotion and news gathering
• Strong commitment to the community, expected to represent the station and participate at various community events

Basic Qualifications

• Certified Meteorologist
• Ability to analyze and forecast weather information and identify significant atmospheric events
• Skilled in using computer model data to produce accurate forecasts
• Proficient in producing unique weather graphics
• Experience anchoring weather segments and field reporting in multiple markets
• Must work well under deadline pressure
• Must have schedule flexibility and be willing to work weekends, mornings and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years experience on air in major market
• Ability to shoot, edit, and publish
• Experience producing AR/VR weather elements
• Experience with Adobe Premiere and Dalet
• Knowledge of WSI system
• Bilingual

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• Weather certification

Additional Info

The hiring range for this SAG-AFTRA role in Glendale, CA is $120,000 to $160,000 per year. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The role also has potential for additional compensation for overtime and early morning/overnight shifts. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.