Lifestyle Host

Sinclair Inc.; Axtell (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair, Inc. seeks an energetic live lifestyle show co-host for Good Life, a daily talk program mixing entertainment, community, and promotional segments. You will host, interview guests, demonstrate products, and produce segments for in-studio and field shoots.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Journalism or related field and at least 2 years on-air hosting. You must excel at interviews, work well in a team, and adapt to changing duties, including sales segments and digital content creation.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of on-air hosting experience on a lifestyle show.
• Strong interviewing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with live shots and Live-U is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct live and taped interviews in studio and in the field.
• Produce daily content for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Assist with guest bookings and writing teases.
• Develop and deliver show segments and sales segments.
• Order graphics for segments and coordinate with sales clients.
• Write and present interviews and stories clearly.
• Participate in pre- and post-show meetings.

Skills

On-air hosting experience

Interpersonal skills

Live shot experience

Driver's license / clean driving

Independent & collaborative work

Weekend/holiday flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

Live-U experience

Studio/field production familiarity

Video editing basics

Job description

KHGI/KXFL is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and experienced co-host for our live lifestyle show, Good Life.

Good Life is a talk show that combines entertainment, community, lifestyle and paid promotional segments. The show airs Monday through Friday every week. The ideal co-host will conduct live and taped paid and non-paid interviews, segments and packages, participate in product demonstrations, produce segments in the studio and in the field. You will be expected to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet, social networking sites, in addition to the broadcast.

No day will look the same as a host, however, the main responsibilities of the role will include:

• Assists with daily show preparation and content generation
• Ability to conduct live and taped interviews in studio and in the field
• Assist with booking guests and writing teases
• Participates in pre and post-show meetings
• Contributes content to the website and all digital platforms
• Interacts with viewers on social media
• Produce sales segments (live and pre-taped) in rundown
• Order graphics for paid/non-paid segments
• Call and schedule sales clients for in studio interviews and shoots
• Write and deliver interviews and stories in a clear and concise manner
• All other duties as directed by management

Additionally, this person should have…

• A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• A minimum of 2 years of on-air hosting experience on a Lifestyle Show or equivalent
• Strong interviewing and interpersonal skills
• Must work professionally and collaboratively and help foster a team environment with co-workers
• Professional interaction and collaboration with clients and guests is required
• The ability to carry out sales segments as assigned
• Sharp judgment
• Excellent technical skills
• The ability to work well independently
• Experience with live shots is required
• Experience with Live-U is a plus
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a good driving record
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, and other office equipment
• The ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift, including weekends and holidays as needed

Sinclair is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 177 television stations in 79 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; and multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.

About the Team

The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.