Lifestyle Host

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Lifestyle Host to deliver engaging daily on-air segments and conduct in-studio interviews with guests. The role involves guest bookings, researching topics with the Executive Producer, and contributing to on-location shoots.

You will assist with show writing, prepare questions, and support social media content, helping promote the program across multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in film, photography, television, news, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven experience as a host or on-air personality.
• Video introduction is required.
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects with varying production timelines.
• Must be energetic, positive and great in a team environment.
• Must be highly motivated self-starter, able to work well alone and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Host or present a daily television program.
• Book guests and conduct in-studio interviews and on-location segments.
• Assist Executive Producer with writing show segments and researching topics.
• Collect information, video or photos at remote locations for post-production.
• Maintain show social media and assist with online content as directed by Executive Producer.

Skills

On-air hosting

Interviewing

Multitasking

Team player

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in film/TV or related field

Equivalent professional experience

Job description

The Lifestyle Host is responsible for hosting a program, conducting in-studio interview segments, booking guests, and participating in on-location segments as scheduled. Provide daily on camera contributions to a daily television show Assisting Executive Producer with writing show segments Interviewing show guests/clients both in studio and on location Collecting information, video or photos at remote locations for post-production Greeting and assisting guests during show preparations. Researching show topics and developing questions for guests in coordination with Executive Producer Attending daily show meeting Assisting sales on presentations including meeting with clients Participating in events –either station-sponsored or others – to promote the show Maintaining a show social media account and assist with all online content as directed by the Executive Producer

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in film, photography, television, news, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Proven experience as a host or on-air personality
• Video introduction is required
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple project with varying production timelines
• Must be energetic, positive and great in a team environment
• Must be highly motivated self-starter, able to work well alone and as part of a team
• 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.