On Air Television Host/Digital Lifestyle Content Correspondent
Portsmouth, VA (On-site)
Posted 4 weeks ago
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
The successful candidate is a skilled and seasoned communicator who is adept at engaging viewers, guests, and clients in both a non-scripted, fun, lifestyle show environment and the social media world. Knowledge of current events, popular culture, and compelling subjects making news in Hampton Roads (Norfolk DMA) is key. The ideal candidate brings strong interview skills, relatable on-camera personality, and an energetic social media presence. Contributions to other WAVY-TV, FOX43, The CW Hampton Roads, WAVY+ programs and platforms will be required.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Host daily, hour-long lifestyle show and host post-show production elements.
- Write and edit scripts; prep for interviews. Schedule show content well in advance.
- Post and Interact regularly with viewers and users on social media.
- Represent HRS and WAVY at community events as an emcee and/or speaker.
- Research show topics and develop questions for guests/clients in coordination with Producer.
- Greeting and assisting guests/clients during show preparations.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Ability to work a regular on-site schedule required (8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday mornings), with additional night and weekend shoots occasionally possible.
- Three years’ on-air lifestyle/interviewing/hosting experience is preferred: Strong hosting, interviewing, and Creative Writing skills required with experience with hosting sales-integrated content being a plus.
- Excel on multiple platforms – broadcast, connected television (CTV-streaming), web, and social media.
- Ability to coordinate, shoot, and edit your own content required.
- Proven execution in writing for the web using AP style and adept at creating and managing social media posts of lives/videos/images to engage and grow an audience.
- Software: ENPS, Adobe Creative Cloud, Premiere and Photoshop, Bit Central, OBS, VMix.
To be considered for this position you must apply online. Please remember to include a link to your hosting demo reel in your cover letter or resume (required). No hard copy submissions accepted, reviewed, or returned.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements: Fast-paced environment with deadlines, requiring the ability to multitask, manage multiple projects, and adapt to changing priorities.
The employee must be able to sit for extended periods, communicate by phone, email and in person, work collaboratively with others, and perform repetitive movements in an indoor, environmentally controlled setting.
Apply online at https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
COMPENSATION RANGE:
Annual Salary $55,000 - $60,000 – commensurate with experience
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
- A career path to grow your professional experiences
- Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.
Please remember to upload a copy of your resume and include a link to your work.
No telecommuting.
No calls.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability
WAVY-TV 10
WAVY-TV, Channel 10, signed on the air September 1, 1957, as the NBC affiliate in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Originally started by Tidewater Teleradio as an offshoot to their radio station, WAVY-AM (now known as WGH-AM), WAVY-TV was purchased in 1968 by LIN Broadcasting, Inc. On December 19, 2014, Media General closed on its business combination with LIN, creating one of the nation’s largest multimedia companies. Media General operates 71 television stations in 48 markets, along with the industry’s leading digital media business.Since its inception, WAVY-TV has set the standard in Hampton Roads television. It was the first local station to broadcast in “living color” (1957); the first to utilize a helicopter in its news gathering activities (1982); and the first to broadcast in stereo (1985). WAVY-DT signed on March 22, 2001: the first digital station in Hampton Roads! In 2008, we began broadcasting in High Definition – proving again that we are in the forefront in the industry.WAVY-TV also leads the way in local News broadcasts. It was the first local station to offer 90 minutes of local evening news (1994); the first to broadcast a 5:00 AM and 5:30 AM newscast (1992); and the first to offer a Saturday Morning newscast (1995).In 1995, WAVY-TV entered into a local marketing agreement with Hampton Roads’ independent station, WVBT (now also known as FOX 43). On January 31, 2002, LIN Television purchased FOX 43. WAVY and FOX 43’s Online ComponentWAVY.com is Hampton Roads’ #1 TV website, known and respected for breaking news, weather sports, and streaming video. The site serves as the interactive portal for The Hampton Roads Show with live streaming and online chat. WAVY.com is 10 On Your Side, 24/7. WAVY.com is a powerhouse in digital media on multiple platforms: mobile, social media networks, blogging, email and text alerts.FOX43TV.com is Hampton Roads’ website for both local and national entertainment news.
Salaries
Posted range
$55K/yr – $60K/yr
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