Job Posting Title:
KGO - Freelance Weather Anchor (Expression Of Interest)Req ID:
10157403Job 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 posting is an opportunity to submit your resume for future consideration; this is not a role that is open at this time. We anticipate this role may be open in the future, but we are not actively hiring for the position. If you would like to be considered for this potential role, please submit your resume. If the role becomes available, you may receive an email or call from a recruiter.
This is a freelance/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
Job Posting Segment:
Disney NetworksJob Posting Primary Business:
Disney Networks AllPrimary Job Posting Category:
ProductionEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
San Francisco, CA, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2026-07-31Skills Required
- Accredited meteorologist or experienced weather anchor
- Bachelor's degree
- Meteorology degree
- Knowledge of the San Francisco Bay Area
- Experience using weather software systems to create and present forecasts
- Prior experience reporting weather on-air
- Strong on-camera reel demonstrating superior presentation
- AMS Seal (American Meteorological Society)
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Complimentary theme‑park admission and discounts on hotels, dining, merchandise, and recreation are positioned as signature perks. Education support through Disney Aspire adds notable lifestyle value for eligible hourly employees.
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