Lifestyle Show Host

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Wichita, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KSN is looking for a dynamic on-air host/video producer to join Good Day Kansas. Responsibilities include development of show themes and content, guiding guests through the appearance process including research and interviews for both in-studio and on-location shoots. Successful candidate will have a minimum of two years’ experience with pre-produced television content, on air interviewing, writing, storytelling, videography, non-linear editing and content generation skills. Ability to host and produce lifestyle segments both independently and cooperatively. Ability to self-promote in broadcast and social media. Ability to showcase stories, knows how to leverage web and social media to help drive ratings and gets the importance of engaging storytelling. Requires dynamic anchoring, shooting, editing, and interviewing skills. Must have strong editorial judgement, research experience, effective communication, project management and good written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required to actively work with all departments (News, Sales, Creative Services, Master Control) at the station Must be able to make quick and sound editorial decisions Interviewing guests/clients both in studio and on location in a non-scripted, fun, lifestyle show environment Knowledge of current events, popular culture, and compelling subjects Competent in finding, shooting and editing engaging stories Researching show topics and developing questions for guests

Requirements

Minimum of two years’ experience with pre-produced television content, on air interviewing, writing, storytelling, videography, non-linear editing and content generation skills
Strong editorial judgement
Research experience
Effective communication
Project management
Good written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of current events, popular culture, and compelling subjects
Bachelors’ degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Minimum of two years’ experience required
Fluency in English required
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
Superior on-camera presence
Proficiency with computers, tablets and mobile digital devices
Proficiency with research skills
Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and organizational skills
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Promote teamwork and maintain attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
Flexibility to work varied hours as needed
Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record

Nice To Haves

Ability to leverage web and social media to help drive ratings
Gets the importance of engaging storytelling

Responsibilities

Development of show themes and content
Guiding guests through the appearance process including research and interviews for both in-studio and on-location shoots
Hosting and producing lifestyle segments both independently and cooperatively
Self-promotion in broadcast and social media
Showcasing stories
Leveraging web and social media to help drive ratings
Anchoring, shooting, editing, and interviewing
Making quick and sound editorial decisions
Interviewing guests/clients both in studio and on location in a non-scripted, fun, lifestyle show environment
Researching show topics and developing questions for guests
Finding, shooting and editing engaging stories
Operating computer systems, editing and camera equipment
Using various digital and social platforms to share stories and interact with the public

Benefits

Consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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