Kgo - Meteorologist Weather Anchor

Job Description

KGO - Meteorologist/Weather Anchor (Daily Hire)

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 a freelance/daily hire position. Shifts will be weekday or weekend mornings or evenings, depending on staff vacations.
This position is covered under SAG-AFTRA – KGO-TV Newspersons Agreement.
The Pay Rate for this role is: $415/day

Responsibilities:
• Producing and presenting on-air forecasts
• Digital- writing and building graphics for forecasts, social media
Basic Qualifications:
• Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior experience reporting weather on-air.
• Candidates should have a solid resume reel showing superior on-camera presentation.

Required Education:
• Bachelor's degree
• Meteorology degree
Preferred Certification:
• AMS Seal
The pay rate for this role in San Francisco, CA is $415 per day. 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.
About Disney Entertainment Television:
Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company's streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television's creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television's programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children's & family categories.

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