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On-Air Talk Show Host

Hearst Television, Baltimore, MD, United States

The story is yours!

Duration: Part-Time

Meaningful live and local talk is very healthy at WBAL NewsRadio FM & AM in Baltimore, a Hearst station. We have stayed true to our mission for 96 years: a 24/7 local connection and commitment to breaking news and captivating talk. We are also the home of the Baltimore Ravens, the Baltimore Orioles and Navy Football. Currently we have an opening for a part-time talk-host   Our presentation aims to be lively, fast, riveting and our hosts understand the pulse of Baltimore, Maryland, and the country. We believe you can’t spell ‘Baltimore’ without B-A-L. Your mission is to create content that transcends all formats as a “must listen”. Be prepared to provide audio samples, but let’s start with your philosophy for local talk in 2021 and your background and life experiences. Your first step is to apply on-line at: Hearst Television Careers.  Please know your interest will be held in strict confidence. Check us out at Hearst.com… a dynamic privately held organization with unmatched cable, television, radio, magazines, and newspaper platforms.

Job Responsibilities:                                    

  • Part-time talk-show host on WBAL Radio.  Be able to deliver opinion driven content based on a foundation of news and fact.
  • Have strong knowledge base of both national and local topics with an emphasis on the Baltimore region.
  • Deliver content via social media platforms. 

Experience Requirements:

  • Past hosting experience preferred.

Qualifications Requirements:

  • Flexibility in schedule with an ability to adjust to breaking news coverage.

Additional Requirements 

As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Television requires that all employees who receive a written offer of employment on or after August 25, 2021 be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law.  HTV will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.  

About Hearst Television

Every career with Hearst Television is like a story. How it develops, where it takes you, the milestones you reach along the way – you’ve got a lot to look forward to as your unique career story unfolds.

Hearst Television, a subsidiary of Hearst, owns and operates local television and radio stations serving 26 media markets across 39 states reaching over 21 million U.S. television households. Through its partnership with nearly all of the major networks, Hearst Television distributes national content over nearly 70 video channels including programming from ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, MY Net, MeTV, This TV, Estrella and more.

Hearst Television is recognized as one of the industry's premier companies. It has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism and industry innovation, including the Walter Cronkite Award for political journalism, the national Edward R. Murrow Award, the DuPont-Columbia Award and the George Foster Peabody Award.

Want to learn more about Hearst Television? Visit Hearst Television's website.

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