Lifestyle Show Host
About The Position
WTEN-TV, the ABC affiliate in Albany, New York, is hiring an energetic and dynamic Lifestyle Show Host for a daily hour-long lifestyle show launching this summer. The Lifestyle Show Host is responsible for hosting a program, conducting in-studio interview segments, and participating in on-location segments as scheduled. The right candidate will present on camera segments and interviews that highlight people and places unique to the Capital Region. We want a team player with a great attitude who is passionate about storytelling and can confidently interview people, on camera and in-person. Hosting Responsibilities Provide daily on-camera contributions to a daily lifestyle program. Interviewing show guests/clients both in studio and on location. Ability to perform engaging and active live shots for remote location shoots. Maintain working knowledge of news, current events, and pop culture. Manage on-premises guest relations (greeting, assisting guests). Participating in events – either station-sponsored or others – to promote the station, the show and overall goodwill. Ability to turn focus away from oneself and onto the guest(s) present and elevate their presence and experience during the show. Host a weekly CTV program that is in addition to hosting duties for the daily lifestyle show. Sales Responsibilities Report to Director of Sales with weekly one-on-one meetings Develop strong relationships with Account Executives and Sales Managers. Assisting sales with presentations including meeting with clients. Participate in or lead creative brainstorming to help satisfy a client’s objectives and still make memorable segments. Thoroughly understanding what’s important to a client and ensuring those expectations are achieved during the show. Effortlessly integrate sponsored content. Willingness to promote products that the client wants to put in its best light. Help increase viewer engagement & ratings Editorial Responsibilities Attend and actively participate in daily editorial/planning meetings. Assist Executive Producer with writing, developing and executing show segments. Collecting information, video or photos at remote locations for post-production Researching show topics and developing questions for guests in coordination with Executive Producer Active participation in maintaining the show's social media account and assisting with all digital content as directed by show leadership. Ensure compliance standards for integrated content are upheld.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Television/Radio, Film or related fields.
- High-energy, charisma and the ability to think and react quickly during live or unscripted moments.
- Excellent communication skills, including verbal skills, and an ability to build rapport with a wide range of guests, clients and coworkers.
- Working knowledge of modern newsroom systems including AP ENPS, Adobe Premiere, video/audio equipment, file transfer systems, non-linear editing and digital content publishing platforms.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours that a client’s needs may require, including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to take on additional duties or responsibilities as assigned
Nice To Haves
- Personal Brand or Influencer background a bonus
Responsibilities
- Provide daily on-camera contributions to a daily lifestyle program.
- Interviewing show guests/clients both in studio and on location.
- Ability to perform engaging and active live shots for remote location shoots.
- Maintain working knowledge of news, current events, and pop culture.
- Manage on-premises guest relations (greeting, assisting guests).
- Participating in events – either station-sponsored or others – to promote the station, the show and overall goodwill.
- Ability to turn focus away from oneself and onto the guest(s) present and elevate their presence and experience during the show.
- Host a weekly CTV program that is in addition to hosting duties for the daily lifestyle show.
- Report to Director of Sales with weekly one-on-one meetings
- Develop strong relationships with Account Executives and Sales Managers.
- Assisting sales with presentations including meeting with clients.
- Participate in or lead creative brainstorming to help satisfy a client’s objectives and still make memorable segments.
- Thoroughly understanding what’s important to a client and ensuring those expectations are achieved during the show.
- Effortlessly integrate sponsored content.
- Willingness to promote products that the client wants to put in its best light.
- Help increase viewer engagement & ratings
- Attend and actively participate in daily editorial/planning meetings.
- Assist Executive Producer with writing, developing and executing show segments.
- Collecting information, video or photos at remote locations for post-production
- Researching show topics and developing questions for guests in coordination with Executive Producer
- Active participation in maintaining the show's social media account and assisting with all digital content as directed by show leadership.
- Ensure compliance standards for integrated content are upheld.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.
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Job Type
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