Talk Show Host

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in San Diego seeks an On-Air Host for The LOCAList SD. You will host interviews, produce field segments, and collaborate on engaging local stories for broadcast and digital platforms.

The role requires a charismatic presence, strong interviewing skills, and experience in videography/editing using professional equipment and software. Occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, and community appearances are expected.

Qualifications

• On-air host with strong interviewing and storytelling abilities.
• Experience shooting and editing video for broadcast and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Host studio interviews and on-location segments with local personalities and leaders.
• Research and develop story ideas, questions, and scripts with the Executive Producer.
• Independently shoot, produce, and edit video content for broadcast and digital platforms.

Skills

On-air hosting

Interviews

Storytelling

Videography

Editing

Social media

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Sony X5-series cameras

Adobe Premiere Pro

Job description

On-Air Host — The LOCAList SD

KSWB-FOX 5 San Diego | 30-Minute Lifestyle Program

About the Show

The LOCAList SD celebrates the people, places, businesses, and experiences that make San Diego special through engaging interviews, on-location features, and lifestyle storytelling.

We’re seeking a charismatic, versatile host who can connect with guests and viewers, represent the show throughout the community, and create compelling content for broadcast and digital platforms.

Position Overview

The On-Air Host will serve as the primary on-camera personality for The LOCAList SD, hosting interviews, producing field segments, and collaborating with the Executive Producer to develop engaging local stories.

Key Responsibilities

• Host studio interviews and on-location segments with local personalities, business owners, experts, and community leaders.
• Research and develop story ideas, interview questions, scripts, and segments in collaboration with the Executive Producer.
• Independently shoot, produce, and edit video content for broadcast, digital, and social media platforms.
• Create short-form videos, promotional clips, and behind-the-scenes content.
• Collaborate with production and sales teams on sponsored segments, client integrations, and promotional opportunities.
• Represent the show at community events, station promotions, and special appearances.
• Compensation - $75K+ commensurate with experience and skill level.
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Qualifications

• Experience as an on-air host, television personality, reporter, interviewer, presenter, or comparable media professional.
• Strong communication, interviewing, storytelling, and improvisational skills with a confident, authentic on-camera presence.
• Demonstrated videography and editing experience, including operating Sony X5-series cameras or comparable professional equipment and using Adobe Premiere Pro or similar editing software.
• Ability to take segments from concept through final edit, capturing quality video and audio.
• Familiarity with San Diego’s culture, neighborhoods, lifestyle, and community.
• Comfort with social media, digital content creation, and working with sponsors or advertisers.
• Strong organizational, collaborative, and time-management skills, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

A bachelor’s degree in broadcasting, journalism, communications, film, television, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent professional experience. Producing experience and familiarity with lifestyle programming are highly desirable.

Schedule:

Must be available for occasional early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays for shoots, production, and community events.