Lifestyle Show Host

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Portland, OR, seeks a full‑time Lifestyle Show Host for a daily half‑hour program airing on KOIN-TV and related stations. The role combines on‑air hosting with producing, writing, and coordinating local segments and guest interviews.

You will work with the content team to develop ideas, book guests, and manage show content across social platforms, contributing to station promotions and events.

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
• Ability to write, shoot and edit packages.
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects with varying production timelines.
• Must be energetic, positive and great in a team environment
• Must be a highly‑motivated self‑starter who’s able to work well alone and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Provide daily on‑camera contributions to a daily television show.
• Generate and brainstorm local content ideas with sales managers and content team.
• Produce, write, and stack 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.
• Research show topics and developing questions for guests.
• Assist in booking guests, interviews, and local segments.
• Assisting with sales presentations including meeting with clients.
• Participating in events – either station‑sponsored or others – to promote the show.
• Maintaining social media accounts and assist with on‑line content.
• Produce and post digital content for our digital platforms and CTV streaming channel including clipping of show segments and headline writing.

Skills

On-air hosting

Interviewing

Content creation

Video writing/production

Social media management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in film, photography, television, news or related field

Tools

Video editing

Camera operation

Newsroom systems

Job description

Lifestyle Show Host

Lifestyle Show Host Nexstar Media Inc. and its operations in Portland, Oregon – including KOIN-TV and KRCW-TV / Portland’s CW, and KOIN+ is looking for a full‑time host for a daily half‑hour lifestyle show airing on KOIN-TV.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily on‑camera contributions to a daily television show.
• Generate and brainstorm local content ideas with sales managers and content team.
• Produce, write, and stack 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.
• Research show topics and developing questions for guests.
• Assist in booking guests, interviews, and local segments.
• Assisting with sales presentations including meeting with clients.
• Participating in events – either station‑sponsored or others – to promote the show.
• Maintaining social media accounts and assist with on‑line content.
• Produce and post digital content for our digital platforms and CTV streaming channel including clipping of show segments and headline writing.
• 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
• Ability to write, shoot and edit packages.
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects with varying production timelines.
• Must be energetic, positive and great in a team environment
• Must be a highly‑motivated self‑starter who’s able to work well alone and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Training/Equipment

Newsroom computer systems.

Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment.

Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements

High stress environment with deadline pressures and the demands of breaking news, which can happen at any time. Position will require day‑to‑day multi‑tasking, as well as managing multiple projects simultaneously with frequent change in direction and priority. Travel may be required. A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required. Must be willing and able to work any and all shifts as necessary, including nights, overnights, early morning, days, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to sit, conduct phone conversations, use email, write letters and memos, conduct face‑to‑face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co‑workers, work near others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Must be able to sit for long periods of time.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

KOIN is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. KOIN values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol‑free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check.

About Us

Broadcasting since 1953, KOIN-TV is Portland’s CBS affiliate, providing exceptional local news content on air and online (koin.com), CBS Network programming and syndicated entertainment to viewers across Oregon and SW Washington.

KOIN News is Watching Out for You with 51 hours of local news broadcasts each week, featuring award‑winning, in‑depth investigations, news, weather, traffic, KOIN News AM‑Extra and Game‑On!

KOIN-TV is a Nexstar Media Inc. television station serving Oregon and SW Washington from its studios in downtown Portland, OR.

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.