Non-News Talent/Host, WTKR

E.W. Scripps • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

WTKR, The E.W. Scripps Company CBS affiliate in Norfolk, Virginia, is searching for a Non-News Talent Host to join our team. In this position you will perform daily hosting duties of a local non-news television show, as well as personal appearances, on-air and on-line representation of the station in the community, commercials and promotions. The show's primary purpose is to generate sales revenue. Act as the face and voice of designated station sponsored events and station commercial clients and programs when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 3+ years of professional broadcasting experience preferred

Nice To Haves

• Ability to write feature packages
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under deadline pressures
• Ability to develop creative solutions to problems and come up with clever ideas about a given topic or situation
• Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics, and libel laws
• Flexible hours and travel may be required
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits

Responsibilities

• Work together with the co-host and producers to create, gather, write and execute all production related to programs, web reporting, live-to-tape segments, station sponsored events and sales generated events; work with the sales department and clients on paid segments.
• Prepare and host a local non-news television show, along with other local non-news programming and special projects as needed.
• Report and present stories on station's newscasts, recorded programs, and all entertainment properties; report live on location as necessary.
• Present information conversationally and engage with audience on camera as well as through other multi-media platforms (i.e. blogs, writing internet articles); clearly and concisely present information; work from script and perform impromptu conversation as necessary.
• Work cooperatively with assigned photographer on segments, if one is assigned.
• Perform various community service activities for station, including performing as master of ceremonies for public service events and as host/hostess for station events.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Publishing Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree