KGO - Weather Anchor

Job Description

KGO - Weather Anchor

Job Summary:

Department/Group Overview:

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.

Job Summary:

KGO-TV/ABC7 Eyewitness News, the ABC-owned television station in San Francisco, also serving Oakland and San Jose is seeking an accredited meteorologist or experienced weather anchor to prepare 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 role will also create forecasts for digital and social platforms and for the KGO-TV/ABC7 Eyewitness News 24/7 live stream.  The successful candidate will provide live coverage during significant weather events and breaking news situations, delivering clear, accurate, and engaging information across broadcast, streaming, digital, and social platforms.

This is a full-time position that may require flexibility in scheduling and assignments across multiple dayparts, including mornings, days, evenings, weekends, holidays, and significant weather or breaking news coverage.

This position is covered under SAG-AFTRA – KGO-TV Newspersons Agreement.

The hiring range for this SAG-AFTRA position in San Francisco, CA is $90,948 - $180,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

About ABC Owned TV Stations:

The Disney Entertainment Television group creates original entertainment and news content for the Company’s streaming platforms and its cable and broadcast networks.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with KGO Television, Inc, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.

KGO Television, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. 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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Job Requirements

Responsibilities and Duties of the Role:

• Producing and presenting on-air forecasts
• Writing weather digital stories and engaging with social media audiences
• Reporting from the field during weather events or weather stories

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

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