Lifestyle Show Producer/Host
Nexstar Media Group
WRIC in Richmond, Virginia is expanding our lifestyle program ‘Showcase’ and we’re looking for the right experienced Producer/Host to lead this exciting initiative. Bring your creative vision and help us grow this signature brand. Your primary role will be to coordinate guests and produce the daily 1-hour show. Your secondary role will be hosting segments and/or co-hosting for the daily broadcast.
If you have a creative vision, are well organized, and tell stories in a compelling way, please apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Primary Job Description
+ Produce weekday 1 hour as-live lifestyle show along with additional shows and/or segments that may air outside the program’s regular weekday schedule
+ Create show rundowns in ENPS and share them with the team
+ Booth and time the as-live segments via ENPS
+ Post segments/stories on lifestyle show social media and web page
+ Collaborate with Sales Department Clients, the Production Manager, lifestyle show host(s), and videographer/editor to write and approve scripts
+ Researching show topics and developing questions for guests
+ Attending daily show meeting
+ Maintaining a show social media account and assist with all online content
+ Other duties as assigned by management
Additional Job Description
+ Fill in as host and/or co-host for 1-hour live show
+ Interviewing show guests/clients both in studio and on location
+ Produce daily segments and packages for weekday show
+ Organize show content in a cohesive sequence to engage and grow the audience
+ Ensure daily production is highly produced, teases are strong, and content adheres to priorities
+ Book and schedule as-live and pre-taped in-studio interviews and on-location segments
+ Evaluate entertainment and cultural value of stories for broadcast and website
+ Work closely with Sales to integrate & schedule sponsored client segments
+ Work with production team on recording schedules and show management
+ Attend daily content meetings, provide timely feedback, and make solid decisions
+ Hands-on oversight of an hourlong show Monday – Friday
+ Build relationships with guests, clients, community members, and show contributors
+ Greeting and assisting guests during show preparations
+ Participating in events –either station-sponsored or others – to promote the show
Requirements & Skills:
+ Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work-related professional experience preferred
+ Experience as a host or on-air personality preferred
+ Must have strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize to meet tight deadlines
+ Ability to pre-produce stories on time and on brand
+ Must be energetic, positive and great in a team environment
+ Must be a highly motivated self-starter, able to work well alone and as part of a team
+ Experience with ENPS, Ross XPression and Streamline, and Adobe Premiere Pro a plus
+ Excellent communication and organizational skills
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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