Sam Champion will take advantage of a new opportunity on the Weather Channel after 25 years of working for ABC News.
He’ll be working for a division of the NBCUniversal News Group and will assume managing editor responsibilities in addition to anchoring a new flagship morning program set to launch in Atlanta early next year.
After broadcasting more than 1,800 weather forecasts for ABC, including ‘Good Morning America’ since 2006, Sam will celebrate his last day with his co-workers during Wednesday’s show.
ABC News President Ben Sherwood revealed in a memo to the news division this morning that Sam’s storm chasing partner of the last few years, meteorologist Ginger Zee, will take over for Champion.
Sam tweeted, “Only an amazing opportunity like this at @weatherchannel could take me away from my @ABC family of 25 yrs and @GMA #blessedlife.”
Weather Channel President David Clark said, “Sam is already one of the top names in morning television, as well as one of the country’s most respected and trusted weather reporters. He will add a great deal to our network and be a great addition to our already proven and stellar team of talented weather professionals.”
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