KGO - Freelance Reporter (Expression Of Interest)
About the Role
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 serving San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose, and the greater Bay Area.
We are seeking an accredited meteorologist or experienced weather anchor to produce and present daily weather forecasts for newscasts, digital, and social platforms. This is a freelance/daily hire position with shifts on weekday or weekend mornings or evenings, depending on staff vacations.
Responsibilities
- Produce and present daily weather forecasts for newscasts.
- Use weather software systems to create and present forecasts.
- Create forecasts for digital and social platforms, including the KGO-TV/ABC7 24/7 live stream.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Meteorology degree (preferred).
- Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Prior experience reporting weather on-air (preferred).
- Solid resume reel showing superior on-camera presentation.
- AMS Seal certification (preferred).
Pay
The pay rate for this role is $415/day + overtime.
This position is covered under the SAG-AFTRA – KGO-TV Newspersons Agreement.
This posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; the role is not currently open but may become available in the future.