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On Air Television Host/Digital Lifestyle Content Correspondent Job at Nexstar Me

Nexstar Media Group Inc. · Multiple locations · Remote ·

Pay:
$55,000-$60,000/yr
Job type:
Full Time

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
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.
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.
No telecommuting. No calls.
EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability #LI-Onsite
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America's largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar's national television properties include The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing "News for All America", popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company's portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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