Lifestyle Show Host

Nexstar Media; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Adobe Creative Suite

OBS/vMix

WordPress

Trello

Akta/Anvato

Job summary

Nexstar Media in Springfield, MO is seeking a dynamic Lifestyle Host to lead a three-hour weekday program. You will conduct in-studio interviews, book guests, and participate in on-location segments, with an early-morning schedule to prep for each show.

The role requires energetic collaboration with the sales team and station staff, researching topics, crafting questions, keeping show content fresh, and contributing to the station's streaming and social media efforts.

Qualifications

• Proven host or on-air experience.
• Energetic, positive, team player.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Strong reading, writing, grammar, and organization.
• Able to work independently and with supervision.
• Comfort with a wide range of guests.
• Basic video editing knowledge.
• Understanding of TV studio production.
• Ability to adapt content quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily on-camera contributions to a three-hour Lifestyle show.
• Interview guests in studio or on location in a non-scripted format.
• Research show topics and craft guest questions.
• Collaborate with sales on sponsored content.
• Assist producers with booking guests.
• Build relationships with guests, clients, and contributors.
• Post daily segments to the station website.
• Update station social media accounts.
• Participate in events to promote the show.
• Support streaming programming and special projects.

Skills

On-air hosting

Communication skills

Interviews

Live TV production

Research topics

Social media updates

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

OBS/vMix

WordPress

Trello

Akta/Anvato

Job description

Primary Duties

The Lifestyle Host is responsible for hosting a three-hour weekday program, conducting in-studio interviews, booking guests, and taking part in on location segments as scheduled. This position requires an early-morning schedule to prepare for each day's show. The Lifestyle Host frequently works with members of the sales team, as well as a wide range of people outside the station.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide daily on camera contributions to a three-hour Lifestyle show
• Interview guests/clients both in studio and on location in a non-scripted, fun, lifestyle show environment
• Research show topics and developing questions for guests
• Knowledge of current events, popular culture, and compelling subjects
• Work alongside sales representatives regarding sponsored content whether in-studio or on-location.
• Assisting the Producers with booking non-paid guests
• Build relationships with guests, clients, community members, and show contributors
• Assist in posting daily show segments to the station's website
• Assist with keeping the show's social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok) updated and fresh
• Participating in events, either station sponsored or others, to promote the show
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
• Contributing to the station's streaming programming

Requirements

• Proven experience as a host or on-air personality
• Must be energetic, positive, and great in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and organizational skills
• Work both independently as well as with direction/assistance from the department manager.
• Able to work with a wide range of personalities, guests and clients.
• Must have a basic understanding of video editing systems.
• Must have a solid understanding of the TV studio production process, in both live and recorded formats.
• Must be able to work quickly and change direction with show content on the fly.

Bonuses

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Knowledge of OBS /vMix
• Experience in Akta/Anvato
• Experience in Trello
• Experience with WordPress