Lifestyle Host - Part Time

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading media company is seeking an energetic part-time Lifestyle Host to produce a live television show in Bakersfield, California. The ideal candidate will have prior broadcast hosting experience and strong skills in writing and interviewing. This role requires creativity, flexibility, and the ability to manage social media content. Candidates should possess a journalism or business degree or equivalent experience and must be able to perform well under pressure. A passion for lifestyle content and strong interactive skills are essential for engaging the community.

Qualifications

• Energetic and self-motivated candidate with a passion for lifestyle content.
• Experience in producing digital and social media content.
• Ability to interact positively with others in the community.
• Ability to report live under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience creating digital and social media content.

Responsibilities

• Deliver content and create entertaining television for a live show.
• Conduct interviews and gather information about stories.
• Review and correct copy for errors in content and grammar.
• Research background information for news stories.
• Write copy and scripts and review content for accuracy.

Skills

Broadcast hosting experience

Strong writing abilities

Interviewing skills

Video editing

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite

Organizational skills

Ability to perform under pressure

Researching skills

Education

Business/Journalism College degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Lifestyle Host - Part Time page is loaded## Lifestyle Host - Part Timelocations: CA, Bakersfieldtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-40675KGET seeks an energetic and enthusiastic part time Host/Producer for the markets only, Monday-Friday LIVE half hour lifestyle show.Host will work with show producer to deliver content and create entertaining television. Candidate will be energetic and self-motivated, with demonstrated writing abilities and interviewing skills, must be organized, creative, flexible and able to think on their feet. Prior broadcast hosting experience a must. Knowledge of and passion for sales a plus! The Hosts will also be responsible for Digital and Social Media content related to the show. The ability to work well with Sales, Production, Creative Services and Engineering is a must. Also, a flexible schedule is key with a clean driving record. Production and video editing experience required.* Experience with Adobe Creative Suite Required.* Candidates must be a strong field reporter with excellent live abilities. Needs to perform duties and make decisions under extreme pressure.* Must be an effective writer with good organizational skills.* Must have experience in researching through the internet, must have experience working with a computer based news system.* Must be able to accept and make changes based on constructive direction and criticism designed to enhance the individual’s performance.* Must have demonstrated understanding the legal implications of covering the news and/or local stories and report in a responsible manner.* Must be capable of interacting positively and productively with other employees and people in the community.* Business/Journalism College degree preferred, or equivalent experience.* Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories* Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines* Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details* Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly* Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information* Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions* Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas* Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions* Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements* Shoots and edits* Produces and presents reports for all platforms* Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality* Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms* Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites* Performs special projects and other duties as assigned