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Nexstar Media Group Lifestyle Producer/Assistant Show Host in Altoona, Pennsylvania
WTAJ is looking for an energetic and creative full-time lifestyle producer/assistant host. The ideal candidate enjoys hard work while maintaining a fun vibe! You will set up guest appearances, produce and conduct live and recorded interviews, as well as participate in some on-air segments. You will manage much of our online presence at wtaj.com and on social media. Each day you will collaborate with the lifestyle show’s host to generate content ideas and maintain a robust calendar of appearances and trending topics. Our show regularly features local businesses, restaurants, entertainment, local organizations and more. You will greet and assist guests during show preparations and coordinate logistics with our production and advertising teams.
WTAJ-TV is located in beautiful central Pennsylvania. The show is all about living life in central PA and features things to do, places to go, local businesses, expert advice, and more.
The style of the show is segment and interview-based intertwined with unique storytelling showcasing our communities. The producer will regularly participate in on-air segments. The skillset we are looking for will require strong ad-libbing and interview skills. A college degree in broadcasting or related major is preferred. Familiarity with ENPS, Adobe Premiere, WordPress and SEO is a big plus.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience Must have strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and multi-task Ability to meet tight deadlines Experience with ENPS or iNews Social media fluency Experience with Adobe Premiere and/or ENPS a big plus
Responsibilities
- Serve as daily producer for a community-focused lifestyle show Write stories for entertainment and culture news stories for TV and website Show host to pitch content and segment ideas Work closely with sales & marketing to integrate & schedule sponsored client segments Build relationships with guest, clients, community members, celebrities, and show contributors
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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, 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 The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.