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Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Lifestyle Host/Producer

Creative ProductionConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeBakersfield, CA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Prior broadcast hosting experience is required.
  • Production and video editing experience is required.
  • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is required.
  • Experience as a strong field reporter with excellent live abilities is required.
  • Ability to perform duties and make decisions under extreme pressure is required.
  • Effective writing and organizational skills are required.
  • Experience researching through the internet and working with a computer-based news system is required.
  • Understanding of the legal implications of covering news and local stories, with the ability to report responsibly, is required.
  • A clean driving record is required.
  • Ability to interact positively and productively with employees and people in the community is required.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the show producer to deliver content and create entertaining television for a live half-hour lifestyle show.
  • Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
  • Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation while following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
  • Review and evaluate notes about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details.
  • Determine a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organize material accordingly.
  • Research and analyze background information related to news stories to provide complete and accurate information.
  • Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions.
  • Receive assignments and evaluate leads and tips to develop story ideas.
  • Discuss issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions.
  • Revise work to meet editorial approval or time requirements.
  • Shoot and edit content.
  • Produce and present reports for all platforms.
  • Ensure that content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
  • Write stories for the web and other electronic media platforms.
  • Interact with viewers and users on social media sites.
  • Perform special projects and other assigned duties.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of and passion for sales.
  • A Business or Journalism college degree, or equivalent experience.

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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