KTRK Meteorologist (Expression Of Interest

KTRK Meteorologist (Expression Of Interest)

Job   Location Houston, Texas, United States Business Disney Entertainment Television Date posted Aug. 03, 2026

KTRK-TV Houston is looking for a dynamic meteorologist to join our Weather Team. You are right for this job if you win breaking weather, know the science behind the forecast, have mastered the technology, and deliver your presentation in an engaging and compelling manner.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing and executing compelling, energetic and informative weather reports for on-air newscasts and other station platforms
• Update forecast/conditions and interact with viewers via social media
• Keep newsroom producers and managers up-to-date on breaking weather conditions
• Provide extensive coverage during severe/extreme weather events
• Ability to work as a team with other meteorologists and newsroom personnel
• Ability to report live on weather events
• Connect and give back to the community through public appearances and other community work

Qualifications:

• Dynamic and conversational presentation skills
• Knowledge of The Weather Company graphics systems and ability to build a show independently
• 5 years or more experience as an on-air meteorologist
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

Required

Education:

• College Degree in Meteorology required

The pay rate for this role is $45 to $50 per hour. 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.

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.

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 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, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition,…