Lifestyle Host/Producer

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Lynchburg (VA); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Health, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Sick leave

Vacation time

Personal time

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Descripción de la vacante

ABC 13-WSET, the ABC affiliate serving the greater Lynchburg area, seeks a dynamic Lifestyle Host/Producer for a 30-minute daily program.

You will host lifestyle, entertainment, and sponsored segments, produce content from concept to air, and represent the station in studio, field, and across digital platforms.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Strong on-camera presence for interviews and warm, natural delivery.
• Excellent writing, communication, interviewing, and interpersonal skills.

Responsabilidades

• Host pre-recorded lifestyle, community, entertainment, and sponsored segments in studio and field.
• Plan, produce, write, and organize daily shows including rundowns, interviews, scripts, and graphics.
• Coordinate with Sales to prepare client-sponsored segments meeting standards and expectations.
• Schedule interviews, shoots, and production needs with clients; book guests.
• Develop compelling local content and conduct clear, conversational interviews with guests and community leaders.
• Collaborate with production, Sales, and Marketing to ensure polished, accurate air content.

Conocimientos

On-camera presence

Interviewing

Storytelling

Communication skills

Social media familiarity

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Production

Herramientas

Rundown software

Editing software

Graphics tools

Social media tools

Descripción del empleo

ABC 13-WSET, the ABC affiliate serving the greater Lynchburg area, is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and highly organized Lifestyle Host/Producer for our weekday lifestyle program.

This role will help shape and produce a 30-minute, pre-recorded program airing weekdays at 12:30 p.m. The ideal candidate is a strong on-air communicator, creative storyteller, and collaborative teammate who can connect naturally with viewers, guests, community partners, and sales clients.

You will host lifestyle, entertainment, community, and paid promotional segments; help produce daily content from concept through final production; and represent ABC 13 professionally in studio, in the field, and across digital and social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Host engaging pre-recorded lifestyle, community, entertainment, and sponsored segments in studio and in the field.
• Help plan, produce, write, and organize daily shows, including rundowns, interviews, teases, scripts, graphics, and production elements.
• Work closely with Sales to coordinate, prepare, and deliver client-sponsored segments that meet station standards and client expectations.
• Communicate directly with clients to schedule interviews, shoots, production needs, and segment details.
• Help book guests and develop relevant, compelling local content that connects with the community.
• Conduct clear, conversational interviews with guests, clients, and community leaders.
• Collaborate with production staff, management, Sales, and Marketing to ensure each program is polished, accurate, and ready for air.
• Create and order graphics and other visual elements for paid and non-paid segments.
• Participate in pre-production meetings and contribute ideas for themed programs, special events, and long-range content.
• Contribute content for WSET.com and station social media platforms, identifying opportunities to extend the show’s reach and audience engagement.
• Represent ABC 13 at community events and occasional field shoots as needed.
• Manage multiple deadlines and production priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Media Production, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Strong on-camera presence with the ability to deliver interviews and information in a warm, natural, and engaging manner.
• Excellent writing, communication, interviewing, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with clients, sponsors, guests, and community partners in a professional setting is a plus.
• Ability to produce sponsored content while maintaining strong editorial judgment and production quality.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Creative, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
• Experience with newsroom, rundown, editing, graphics, and social media tools is a plus.
• Ability to troubleshoot production challenges and adapt quickly.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends, holidays, community events, and adjusted schedules as needed.

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $16.82 to $18.26 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates’ relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full-time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stockpurchase plan.

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:

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.