KGO - Weather Anchor (As-Needed) (Expression Of Interest)

Disney Entertainment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 87,000; Part time

Job summary

Disney Entertainment’s ABC7 KGO-TV seeks an accredited meteorologist or experienced weather anchor to produce and present daily weather forecasts for multiple platforms. The role includes using weather software and creating forecasts for the 24/7 live stream.

Shifts vary by schedule, with weekday or weekend mornings/evenings. Preferred qualifications include on-air weather reporting and a strong reel; basic knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area is required.

Qualifications

• Prior on-air weather reporting experience.
• Solid reel showing on-camera weather presentation.
• Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present daily weather forecasts for newscasts, digital and social platforms.
• Create forecasts for the KGO-TV/ABC7 24/7 live stream.

Skills

On-air weather reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Meteorology degree

AMS Seal

Job description

Disney Entertainment’s eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. ABC7 KGO-TV is the Bay Area's news leader, delivering breaking news, weather and live video on-air and 24/7 wherever you stream. Producing more than 45 hours of live newscasts every week, ABC7 Eyewitness News is widely recognized for its solution-based journalism and advocacy with legacy franchises Seven on Your Side, and I-Team. ABC7 is a respected and valued community resource, KGO-TV is an ABC Owned Television Station serving San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and the greater Bay Area.

KGO-TV/ABC7, the ABC-owned television station in San Francisco, also serving Oakland and San Jose is seeking an accredited meteorologist or experienced weather anchor to produce and present daily weather forecasts for newscasts, on digital and social platforms. The meteorologist/weather anchor will use weather software systems to create and present forecasts for various newscasts. This employee will also create forecasts for digital and social platforms and for the KGO-TV/ABC7 24/7 live stream.

This is an as-needed/daily hire position. Shifts will be weekday or weekend mornings or evenings, depending on staff vacations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience reporting weather on-air.
• Candidates should have a solid resume reel showing superior on-camera presentation.

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree
• Meteorology degree

Preferred Certification

• AMS Seal

The pay rate for this role in San Francisco, CA is $415/day + overtime. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. 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.

This position is with ABC, Inc., which is part of a business we call Disney Entertainment Television.

ABC, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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