Lifestyle Show Host

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 clients objectives and still make memorable segments.
• Thoroughly understanding whats 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 shows social media account and assisting with all digital content as directed by show leadership.
• Ensure compliance standards for integrated content are upheld.

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelors 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 clients needs may require including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to take on additional duties or responsibilities as assigned
• Personal Brand or Influencer background a bonus

Benefits:

Hourly Range: $26.44 - $29.33

Competitive compensation package with medical dental vision life insurance 401(K) and more.