Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Lifestyle Show Host

Creative ProductionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSpringfield, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Proven experience as a host or on-air personality.
Be energetic, positive, and effective in a team environment.
Have excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to ad-lib when required.
Have excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and organizational skills.
Be able to work independently and with direction or assistance from the department manager.
Be able to work with a wide range of personalities, guests, and clients.
Have a basic understanding of video editing systems.
Have a solid understanding of the television studio production process in both live and recorded formats.
Be able to work quickly and change direction with show content as needed.

Responsibilities

Host a three-hour weekday lifestyle program and provide daily on-camera contributions.
Conduct non-scripted interviews with guests and clients in the studio and on location.
Research show topics and develop questions for guests.
Work with sales representatives on sponsored content in the studio and on location.
Assist producers with booking unpaid guests.
Build relationships with guests, clients, community members, and show contributors.
Assist with posting daily show segments to the station's website.
Help keep the show's Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok accounts updated.
Participate in station-sponsored and other events to promote the show.
Contribute to the station's streaming programming.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
Prepare for each day's show on an early-morning schedule.

Desired Qualifications

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
Knowledge of OBS or vMix.
Experience with Akta or Anvato.
Experience with Trello.
Experience with WordPress.

Primary Duties: The Lifestyle Host is responsible for hosting a three-hour weekday program, conducting in-studio interviews, booking guests, and taking part in on location segments as scheduled.

This position requires an early-morning schedule to prepare for each day's show. The Lifestyle Host frequently works with members of the sales team, as well as a wide range of people outside the station.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provide daily on camera contributions to a three-hour Lifestyle show
Interview guests/clients both in studio and on location in a non-scripted, fun, lifestyle show environment
Research show topics and developing questions for guests
Knowledge of current events, popular culture, and compelling subjects
Work alongside sales representatives regarding sponsored content whether in-studio or on-location.
Assisting the Producers with booking non-paid guests
Build relationships with guests, clients, community members, and show contributors
Assist in posting daily show segments to the station’s website
Assist with keeping the show’s social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok) updated and fresh
Participating in events, either station sponsored or others, to promote the show
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
Contributing to the station’s streaming programming

Requirements

Proven experience as a host or on-air personality
Must be energetic, positive, and great in a team environment
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and organizational skills
Work both independently as well as with direction/assistance from the department manager.
Able to work with a wide range of personalities, guests and clients.
Must have a basic understanding of video editing systems.
Must have a solid understanding of the TV studio production process, in both live and recorded formats.
Must be able to work quickly and change direction with show content on the fly.

Bonuses

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
Knowledge of OBS /vMix
Experience in Akta/Anvato
Experience in Trello
Experience with WordPress

About the Company

Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Nexstar operates the largest portfolio of local TV stations in the United States, owning 197 stations that air in many markets and are affiliated with major networks. It earns revenue from selling advertising time and from retransmission fees paid by cable and satellite providers that carry its signals. Beyond traditional TV, it owns digital media properties and runs NewsNation, as well as The Hill, expanding its reach online. Its goal is to provide broad access to news and entertainment across local markets while growing its digital footprint and maintaining steady revenue from advertising and distribution fees.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Irving, TX
Founded: 1996

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