• Lifestyle Co-Host/Producer

    Nexstar Media Group (Raleigh, NC)


    Raleigh, North Carolina is one of the hottest TV markets (DMA 21) and fastest growing cities in the country. CBS 17 (WNCN) is looking for a dynamic, outgoingCo-Host/Producer for our weekday lifestyle show, My Carolina.

     

    My Carolina showcases local food, fun and fashion. Interviewing and putting the spotlight on local businesses, music, entertainment, non-profits. The show is pre-produced and tries to emphasize all the things that make the Raleigh/Durham areaa great place to live, work and go to school.

     

    Come join our awesome team, we just need you to bring your creativity and passion for telling great local stories. We’re looking for a collaborative partner who wants the chance to help grow My Carolina and their own career.

     

    You’ll work closely with the show Producer and Co-Host, writing stories, show segments, interviewing guests/clients both in the studio and on location. Collecting information, video, or photos at remote locations for post-production. Greeting and assisting guests during show preparations.

     

    Your primary responsibilities will be hosting, writing, editing, and researching along with some segment producing and being able to act as an occasional fill-in producer for the show.

     

    You’ll be one of the faces of the only lifestyle show in Raleigh and participate in station and community events to help grow the show. You’ll also help maintain the shows social media account and assist with all online content.

    Duties Include:

    + Excellent communication skills are required.

    + Ability to actively work with all departments (Sales, Creative Services, News, Production, Programming) at the station.

    + Have a strong on-air presence, the ability to interview guests in a relaxed style while also bringing high energy to studio or on location pieces.

    + Writing and editing stories and in studio pieces.

    + Help find local engaging stories, research, develop questions for interviews and coordinate content.

    + Knowledge of current events, pop culture, and compelling subjects.

    + Helpful to know how to shoot video, not necessarily needed daily but a good skill to possess.

    + The ability to edit with Adobe Premiere is extremely helpful.

    + Working with show Producer and Co-Host daily to coordinate content and book guests.

    + Be comfortable working out in the field doing stories with our production team and the ability to pivot to in studio working with our operations team.

    + Openness and flexibility to adapt to situations quickly, great with giving and taking feedback.

    + Work with the Sales department on a regular basis to help ensure a positive experience for clients.

    + Ability to deliver pre-produced stories and shows on time and on brand.

    + Social media knowledge and ability to post regularly for the show.

    + Ability to post to the website for the show.

    + Other duties as assigned by the show’s Producer and Creative Services Director.

    Requirements and Skills:

    + Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

    + Minimum 3 Years On-Air Lifestyle Hosting or Reporting & Producing Experience.

    + Being a station representative at community events.

    + Adobe Premiere editing ability.

    + Knowledge of ENPS and Daybook helpful.

     

    Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

     

    EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.