Host / Multi Media Journalist

NAB Leadership Foundation; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading media company in Las Vegas is seeking a dynamic Host / Multi Media Journalist for their live lifestyle show. The ideal candidate will conduct interviews, produce segments, and engage with viewers across platforms. This part-time role requires strong interpersonal skills and a background in journalism or communications.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience as a Host, Reporter or Anchor.
• Ability to write and produce packages.

Responsibilities

• Conduct live and taped interviews in studio and in the field.
• Assist with daily show preparation and content generation.
• Produce sales segments (live and pre-taped) in rundown.

Skills

Interviewing

Interpersonal Skills

Content Creation

Education

College degree in Broadcast Journalism

Marketing

Communication

Job description

8 News Now, the CBS affiliate in Las Vegas, Nevada is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and experienced Host / Multi Media Journalist for our daily live lifestyle show, Las Vegas Now. Las Vegas Now is a live talk show that combines paid segments along with entertainment, community and lifestyle segments. The live show airs Monday through Friday 3P to 4P every week. The ideal Host will produce and conduct live and taped paid and non-paid interviews, segments and packages, go live in the field, participate in product demonstrations, produce segments in the studio and in the field. This is a part-time position.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assists with daily show preparation and content generation.
• Ability to conduct live and taped interviews in studio and in the field
• Assist the Executive Producer and Producer with booking guests, writing teases and other duties as assigned
• Able to shoot, write and edit paid and non-paid stories
• Participates in pre-show and post-show meetings.
• Contributes content to the website and all digital platforms.
• Interact with viewers on social media.
• Produce sales segments (live and pre-taped) in rundown
• Create and order graphics for paid/non-paid segments
• Select or provide b-roll for interviews
• Produce additional elements and lower thirds for segments
• Call and schedule sales clients for in studio interviews and shoots
• Meet with account executives regularly
• Assist with producing segments for fellow host
• All other duties as directed by management.

Requirements & Skills:

• College degree in Broadcast Journalism, Marketing or Communication preferred.
• Minimum two years’ experience as a Host, Reporter or Anchor.
• Strong interviewing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write and produce pkgs.
• Ability to pre-screen guests and clients before interviews and segments
• Required to post digital/social media content.
• Must be willing and able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Help foster a team environment with crew members
• All other duties as directed by management

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The LVN Host/MMJ must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the LVN Host/MMJ must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled