Talk Show Host Job at Nexstar Media Group Inc. in San Diego

On-Air Host — The LOCAList SD KSWB-FOX 5 San Diego | 30-Minute Lifestyle Program

About the Show The LOCAList SD celebrates the people, places, businesses, and experiences that make San Diego special through engaging interviews, on-location features, and lifestyle storytelling. We’re seeking a charismatic, versatile host who can connect with guests and viewers, represent the show throughout the community, and create compelling content for broadcast and digital platforms.
Position Overview

The On-Air Host will serve as the primary on-camera personality for The LOCAList SD, hosting interviews, producing field segments, and collaborating with the Executive Producer to develop engaging local stories.
Key Responsibilities

Host studio interviews and on-location segments with local personalities, business owners, experts, and community leaders.
Research and develop story ideas, interview questions, scripts, and segments in collaboration with the Executive Producer.
Independently shoot, produce, and edit video content for broadcast, digital, and social media platforms.
Create short-form videos, promotional clips, and behind-the-scenes content.
Collaborate with production and sales teams on sponsored segments, client integrations, and promotional opportunities.
Represent the show at community events, station promotions, and special appearances.
Compensation

- $75K+ commensurate with experience and skill level.
Qualifications

Experience as an on-air host, television personality, reporter, interviewer, presenter, or comparable media professional.
Strong communication, interviewing, storytelling, and improvisational skills with a confident, authentic on-camera presence.
Demonstrated videography and editing experience, including operating Sony X5-series cameras or comparable professional equipment and using Adobe Premiere Pro or similar editing software.
Ability to take segments from concept through final edit, capturing quality video and audio.
Familiarity with San Diego’s culture, neighborhoods, lifestyle, and community.
Comfort with social media, digital content creation, and working with sponsors or advertisers.
Strong organizational, collaborative, and time-management skills, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
A bachelor’s degree in broadcasting, journalism, communications, film, television, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent professional experience.
Producing experience and familiarity with lifestyle programming are highly desirable.
Schedule: Must be available for occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays for shoots, production, and community events.
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. 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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