On Air Television Host/Digital Lifestyle Content Correspondent

About the job

Nexstar Media Group’s WAVY-TV 10 (NBC) in Hampton Roads, Virginia, is looking for a full-time, on-air Co-Host for its one-hour daily lifestyle show “The Hampton Roads Show.”

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.

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS

• 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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

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.

To be considered for this position, you must apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

Please remember to upload a copy of your resume and include a link to your work .

No telecommuting.
No calls.

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