Lifestyle Show Host / Producer

Job Description

Nexstar Media Group is America's largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar's platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement:
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Eastern North Carolina's CW / WNCT in Greenville, NC is looking for a driven Lifestyle Show Host/Producer to shape and grow our exciting lifestyle show. The ideal candidate will consistently push boundaries by creating new ways to engage our viewers and users on all its platforms with fresh elements for the show.

Are you the type of person who can smoothly transition from witty banter to having honest conversations about community issues? Then you could be a great fit for our 30-minute weekday show. ''The East's Daily Download'' is all about Eastern North Carolina. You'll be working on our growing show by overseeing daily operations, booking guests, and helping to get the show out of the studio more and into the field producing on location. You'll work closely with the show's reporter, executive producer, and videographer/editor to create an entertaining and informative television show.

This position requires writing, editing, producing, hosting, and working with our sales team and clients. The successful candidate will be responsible for stacking and hosting the show, bookings, scheduling video shoots, writing segments, teases and must be comfortable making decisions.
Our Lifestyle Show Host/Producer will travel around the Greenville, NC DMA and will also assist at station events and other duties as assigned by the Creative Services Director. If you have a strong on-air presence, tell great stories and love to connect with viewers and the community, this position is the perfect mix for you.

Ideally you have experience either as Producer/Host on a lifestyle show or as an AP/Host or Producing a daily newscast. Must have experience with ENPS. Apply online at www.nexstar.tv/careers

Responsibilities:

Produce lifestyle show

Writes and approves scripts

Works with host on interviews and on location segments

Balances feature content to create compelling shows

Edits video

Delegates duties to show staff

Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites

Interview guests in a sometimes non-scripted, lifestyle show environment

Knowledge of current events, popular culture, and compelling subjects in Eastern North Carolina area

Research show topics and develop questions for guests

Participate in events - either station sponsored or others - to promote the show

Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Software: Adobe Creative Cloud; Premiere and Photoshop; ENPS

Bachelor's degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Fluency in English

Deadline driven and works well under pressure

Creative thinker who isn't afraid to try new ideas

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Minimum one year experience in news operations (Depending on market size)

Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d2783m-3-145-47-253-42 in your application.