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WPHL-TV/CW is hiring an energetic & dynamic on-air Co-Host/Reporter for a daily hour-long lifestyle show launching in Philadelphia this fall.

The show will highlight local businesses and events happening throughout the Delaware Valley to help promote our brand – We Are Philadelphia.

Responsibilities include:

Delivering live lifestyle and entertainment content for TV and Digital every weekday
Conducting compelling interviews and engaging demonstrations with guests and clients, both in studio and on location
Assists in writing, researching, and coordinating content.
Actively participate in daily content meetings.
Knowledge of current events, pop culture, and community connections.
Contributing their best ideas in content discussions and pitch meetings
Researching show topics and developing questions for guests in coordination with the Executive Producer/Co-host and producer.
Working closely with the Executive Producer/Co-host, Producer, Creative Services Producers, as well as the Sales & Marketing teams to put on the best show day-in and day-out
Writing stories and posts for the show’s website and social media pages
Participating in community events to help promote the show and the station
Assisting sales department on presentations, including meeting with clients, as needed
Other duties as assigned by Creative Services Director.

Requirements & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum one year On-Air hosting or reporting experience in a live production environment
Must be a highly motivated self-starter, able to work alone and as part of a team
Ability to write stories for on-air and the web
Ability to shoot and edit stories a huge plus
Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, especially Adobe Premiere.
Knowledge of ENPS
Knowledge of Wordpress is a plus
Knowledge of Microsoft Software, especially Outlook and Microsoft Word
Demo reel of previous hosting/reporting experience required (no exceptions).

JOB EXPERIENCE

WPHL-TV/CW is hiring an energetic & dynamic on-air Co-Host/Reporter for a daily hour-long lifestyle show launching in Philadelphia this fall.

The show will highlight local businesses and events happening throughout the Delaware Valley to help promote our brand – We Are Philadelphia.

Responsibilities include:

Delivering live lifestyle and entertainment content for TV and Digital every weekday
Conducting compelling interviews and engaging demonstrations with guests and clients, both in studio and on location
Assists in writing, researching, and coordinating content.
Actively participate in daily content meetings.
Knowledge of current events, pop culture, and community connections.
Contributing their best ideas in content discussions and pitch meetings
Researching show topics and developing questions for guests in coordination with the Executive Producer/Co-host and producer.
Working closely with the Executive Producer/Co-host, Producer, Creative Services Producers, as well as the Sales & Marketing teams to put on the best show day-in and day-out
Writing stories and posts for the show’s website and social media pages
Participating in community events to help promote the show and the station
Assisting sales department on presentations, including meeting with clients, as needed
Other duties as assigned by Creative Services Director.

Requirements & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Minimum one year On-Air hosting or reporting experience in a live production environment
Must be a highly motivated self-starter, able to work alone and as part of a team
Ability to write stories for on-air and the web
Ability to shoot and edit stories a huge plus
Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, especially Adobe Premiere.
Knowledge of ENPS
Knowledge of Wordpress is a plus
Knowledge of Microsoft Software, especially Outlook and Microsoft Word
Demo reel of previous hosting/reporting experience required (no exceptions).