Lifestyle MMJ/Host

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Buffalo seeks a multimedia journalist to produce, write, shoot, edit, and present lifestyle and feature stories for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.

You will develop content on community events, local businesses, entertainment, health, and human-interest topics, and conduct interviews. You may write promotional content for Daytime Buffalo, publish web articles, create social media content, and occasionally host on-air segments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Television Production, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field.
• Experience as a multimedia journalist, content creator, reporter, host, or similar role preferred.
• Strong storytelling, writing, and interviewing skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce, write, shoot, edit, and present lifestyle stories and feature segments for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.
• Create content focused on community events, local businesses, entertainment, health, lifestyle, and human-interest stories.
• Write promotional and editorial content for Daytime Buffalo, including segment teases, sponsored content, and station initiatives.
• Create and publish web articles, feature stories, and other digital content on station platforms.
• Develop, record, edit, and publish social media content, including short-form videos, reels, stories, and live content.
• Conduct in-studio and on-location interviews with community leaders, business owners, nonprofit organizations, entertainers, and special guests.
• Provide occasional on-air hosting, guest interviews, and contributor support for Daytime Buffalo and other station-produced lifestyle programs.
• Collaborate closely with producers, sales, creative services, and newsroom staff on content and special projects.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Storytelling

Writing

Interviewing

On-camera presence

Video shooting/editing

Social media content

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Produce, write, shoot, edit, and present lifestyle stories and feature segments for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.
• Create content focused on community events, local businesses, entertainment, health, lifestyle, and human-interest stories.
• Write promotional and editorial content for Daytime Buffalo, including segment teases, sponsored content, and station initiatives.
• Create and publish web articles, feature stories, and other digital content on station platforms.
• Develop, record, edit, and publish social media content, including short-form videos, reels, stories, and live content.
• Conduct in-studio and on-location interviews with community leaders, business owners, nonprofit organizations, entertainers, and special guests.
• Provide occasional on-air hosting, guest interviews, and contributor support for Daytime Buffalo and other station-produced lifestyle programs.
• Participate in station-sponsored events, community appearances, and promotional activities to represent the station and build audience engagement.
• Collaborate closely with producers, sales, creative services, and newsroom staff on content and special projects.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Salary - $48,000 - $52,000 annually

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Television Production, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience as a multimedia journalist, content creator, reporter, host, or similar role preferred.
• Strong storytelling, writing, and interviewing skills.
• Strong on-camera presence and comfort appearing on television, digital, and social platforms.
• Ability to shoot and edit video using professional cameras and non-linear editing software.
• Experience creating content for websites and social media platforms.
• Familiarity with social media best practices, audience engagement strategies, and digital content trends.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Must be flexible to work occasional evenings, weekends, and community events as needed.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

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.