Nashville Public Radio is hiring: YouTube Host & Writer — Learn with Shopify in

Overview Location: Van Nuys, CA (in-studio) Channel: Learn with Shopify is a tech/entrepreneur YouTube channel with 800K+ subscribers in the ecommerce space. Type: Freelance JOB OVERVIEW We’re seeking a dynamic on-camera host and writer to bring energy, clarity, and personality to a platform at the intersection of commerce, tech, and culture. In this role, you’ll anchor explainers, interviews, and product or trend segments — creating engaging, educational content that makes complex ideas feel effortless and exciting for a global audience. You’ll help co-write scripts, and deliver confident, natural performances both on and off teleprompter. This is a collaborative, in-studio role based in Van Nuys, working closely with a world-class creative team to shape stories that inform and inspire our YouTube audience. The ideal candidate has on-camera experience and a proven ability to engage, and grow, an audience or community within their field. A social following is a plus, but not required — what matters is a track record of creating content that connects, whether through video and writing on platforms like YouTube, LinkedIn, Substack, or a newsletter. A background in tech, marketing, AI, or entrepreneurship is preferred, especially for someone transitioning from a corporate or startup role into the creator space. You’re articulate, curious, and digitally fluent — able to make complex ideas accessible, engaging, and relatable to a broad audience. THE ROLE Deliver a conversational, intelligent, and personable performance Read a teleprompter naturally and stay composed on screen Write scripts, research topics, pitch timely story ideas, receive feedback, and make edits Capture relevant screen recordings (e.g., Shopify, backend tools, or other featured apps) to accompany your script and provide all visual assets to post-production Translate AI/tech/ecommerce news clearly and accurately Engage a broad audience while maintaining credibility HOST PROFILE Marketing background or entrepreneurial experience (founder/operator/early team) AI-literate and on top of industry news; strong analytical and communication skills Camera-ready, well-spoken; comfortable improvising beyond the script Bonus: hands-on experience operating or contributing to a modern ecommerce storefront (owner, user, or team member) WHAT TO INCLUDE (REQUIRED) Video examples (reels, interviews, explainers) Headshot Resume / Website / Project Examples Social media handles (Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X + other relevant platforms) Short write-up (1–2 paragraphs about your background) Writing examples (scripts, articles, posts, research notes, etc.) LOGISTICS In-studio role in Van Nuys, CA Work includes shoot days, script writing, and screen recording COMPENSATION $2,000 per longform video asset #J-18808-Ljbffr