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Nexstar Media Group Lifestyle Show Host in Albany, New York
WTEN-TV, the ABC affiliate in Albany, New York, is hiring an energetic and dynamic Lifestyle Show Host for a daily hour-long lifestyle show launching this summer. The Lifestyle Show Host is responsible for hosting a program, conducting in-studio interview segments, and participating in on-location segments as scheduled. The right candidate will present on camera segments and interviews that highlight people and places unique to the Capital Region. We want a team player with a great attitude who is passionate about storytelling and can confidently interview people, on camera and in-person.
Hosting Responsibilities
Provide daily on-camera contributions to a daily lifestyle program.
Interviewing show guests/clients both in studio and on location.
Ability to perform engaging and active live shots for remote location shoots.
Maintain working knowledge of news, current events, and pop culture.
Manage on-premises guest relations (greeting, assisting guests).
Participating in events – either station-sponsored or others – to promote the station, the show and overall goodwill.
Ability to turn focus away from oneself and onto the guest(s) present and elevate their presence and experience during the show.
Host a weekly CTV program that is in addition to hosting duties for the daily lifestyle show.
Sales Responsibilities
Report to Director of Sales with weekly one-on-one meetings
Develop strong relationships with Account Executives and Sales Managers.
Assisting sales with presentations including meeting with clients.
Participate in or lead creative brainstorming to help satisfy a client’s objectives and still make memorable segments.
Thoroughly understanding what’s important to a client and ensuring those expectations are achieved during the show.
Effortlessly integrate sponsored content.
Willingness to promote products that the client wants to put in its best light.
Help increase viewer engagement & ratings
Editorial Responsibilities
Attend and actively participate in daily editorial/planning meetings.
Assist Executive Producer with writing, developing and executing show segments.
Collecting information, video or photos at remote locations for post-production
Researching show topics and developing questions for guests in coordination with Executive Producer
Active participation in maintaining the show's social media account and assisting with all digital content as directed by show leadership.
Ensure compliance standards for integrated content are upheld.
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Television/Radio, Film or related fields.
High-energy, charisma and the ability to think and react quickly during live or unscripted moments.
Excellent communication skills, including verbal skills, and an ability to build rapport with a wide range of guests, clients and coworkers.
Working knowledge of modern newsroom systems including AP ENPS, Adobe Premiere, video/audio equipment, file transfer systems, non-linear editing and digital content publishing platforms.
Ability to work non-traditional hours that a client’s needs may require, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to take on additional duties or responsibilities as assigned
Personal Brand or Influencer background a bonus
Benefits:
Hourly Range: $26.44 - $29.33
Competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.
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.