Albany,NY
Nexstar Media Group,Inc.
DESCRIPTION
WTEN-TV, the ABC affiliate in Albany, New York, is hiring an energetic and dynamic Lifestyle Show Host for a daily hour-long lifestyle show launching this summer. The Lifestyle Show Host is responsible for hosting a program, conducting in-studio interview segments, and participating in on-location segments as scheduled. The right candidate will present on camera segments and interviews that highlight people and places unique to the Capital Region. We want a team player with a great attitude who is passionate about storytelling and can confidently interview people, on camera and in-person.
JOB EXPERIENCE
Hosting Responsibilities
- Provide daily on-camera contributions to a daily lifestyle program.
- Interviewing show guests/clients both in studio and on location.
- Ability to perform engaging and active live shots for remote location shoots.
- Maintain working knowledge of news, current events, and pop culture.
- Manage on-premises guest relations (greeting, assisting guests).
- Participating in events – either station-sponsored or others – to promote the station, the show and overall goodwill.
- Ability to turn focus away from oneself and onto the guest(s) present and elevate their presence and experience during the show.
- Host a weekly CTV program that is in addition to hosting duties for the daily lifestyle show.
Editorial Responsibilities
- Attend and actively participate in daily editorial/planning meetings.
- Assist Executive Producer with writing, developing and executing show segments.
- Collecting information, video or photos at remote locations for post-production
- Researching show topics and developing questions for guests in coordination with Executive Producer
- Active participation in maintaining the show's social media account and assisting with all digital content as directed by show leadership.
- Ensure compliance standards for integrated content are upheld.
Sales Responsibilities
- Report to Director of Sales with weekly one-on-one meetings
- Develop strong relationships with Account Executives and Sales Managers.
- Assisting sales with presentations including meeting with clients.
- Participate in or lead creative brainstorming to help satisfy a client’s objectives and still make memorable segments.
- Thoroughly understanding what’s important to a client and ensuring those expectations are achieved during the show.
- Effortlessly integrate sponsored content.
- Willingness to promote products that the client wants to put in its best light.
- Help increase viewer engagement & ratings
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Television/Radio, Film or related fields.
- High-energy, charisma and the ability to think and react quickly during live or unscripted moments.
- Excellent communication skills, including verbal skills, and an ability to build rapport with a wide range of guests, clients and coworkers.
- Working knowledge of modern newsroom systems including AP ENPS, Adobe Premiere, video/audio equipment, file transfer systems, non-linear editing and digital content publishing platforms.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours that a client’s needs may require, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to take on additional duties or responsibilities as assigned
Personal Brand or Influencer background a bonus
ADDITIONAL INFO
Benefits:
Hourly Range: $26.44 – $29.33
Competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar/job/NY-Albany/Lifestyle-Show-Host_REQ-41019