Lifestyle Host - Part Time

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Bakersfield is seeking a part-time Host/Producer for a Monday–Friday LIVE half-hour lifestyle show.

You will work with the show producer to deliver content and create entertaining television, bringing strong writing and interviewing skills, plus a self-motivated, creative mindset. The role requires broadcast hosting experience, production and video editing ability, and a willingness to contribute to digital and social media content.

Qualifications

• Prior broadcast hosting experience is a must.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is required.
• Strong writing abilities and interviewing skills are essential.
• Must be organized, creative, and able to think on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Arrange interviews with potential information sources.
• Review and correct copy for errors per editorial guidelines.
• Determine a story’s emphasis, length and format; organize material accordingly.
• Research background information for accuracy and completeness.
• Produce and present reports for all platforms.
• Write stories for web and other media channels.
• Engage with viewers on social media.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing abilities

Interviewing skills

Live on-air abilities

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Video editing

Job description

Overview

KGET seeks an energetic and enthusiastic part-time Host/Producer for the markets only, Monday–Friday LIVE half-hour lifestyle show. The Host will work with the show producer to deliver content and create entertaining television. The 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 is a must. Knowledge of and passion for sales is a plus. The Host 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 essential. A flexible schedule and a clean driving record are required. Production and video editing experience are required.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Qualifications

• 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 and 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 of 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 degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Flexible schedule and a clean driving record.
• Production and video editing experience required.