Lifestyle Show Host

About Nexstar

Broadcasting since 1953, KOIN-TV is Portland’s CBS affiliate, providing exceptional local news content on air and online (koin.com), CBS Network programming and syndicated entertainment to viewers across Oregon and SW Washington.

KOIN News is Watching Out for You with 51 hours of local news broadcasts each week, featuring award-winning, in-depth investigations, news, weather, traffic, KOIN News AM-Extra and Game-On!

KOIN-TV is a Nexstar Media Group, Inc. television station serving Oregon and SW Washington from its studios in downtown Portland, OR.

Nexstar is the largest local television broadcast and digital media company in the nation with 200 broadcast stations (including partner stations) in 116 markets reaching approximately 68% of US television households.

Today, as one of the most powerful and trusted voices in America, Nexstar remains true to its mission to uphold the public interest principles of localism, diversity, and trustworthy, unbiased broadcast journalism.

At the same time, the company continues to simultaneously raise its commitment to support the evolving needs and interests of the local viewers, hometown businesses and community organizations that it proudly serves each day.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us.

KOIN values the contribution of its employees.

Responsibilities

• Other responsibilities are to drive social and digital engagement with unique and native social content with local businesses, guests, and local social influencers but others may be assigned along the way: Provide daily on-camera contributions to a daily television show.
• Generate and brainstorm local content ideas with sales managers and content team.
• Produce, write, and stack show segments.
• Interviewing show guests/clients both in-studio and on-location.
• Collecting information, video or photos at remote locations for post-production.
• Greeting and assisting guests during show preparations.
• Research show topics and developing questions for guests.
• Assist in booking guests, interviews, and local segments.
• Assisting with sales presentations including meeting with clients.
• Participating in events – either station-sponsored or others – to promote the show.
• Maintaining social media accounts and assist with on-line content through use of Word Press.
• Produce and post digital content for our digital platforms and CTV streaming channel including clipping of show segments and headline writing.
• Attending daily show meeting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in film, photography, television, news or related field or equivalent professional experience.

Proven experience as a host or on-air personality

• Ability to write, shoot and edit packages.
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects with varying production timelines.
• Must be energetic, positive and great in a team environment
• Must be a highly-motivated self-starter who’s able to work well alone and as part of a team

Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Newsroom computer systems.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Pay

We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.

Benefits

• We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.

Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements

High stress environment with deadline pressures and the demands of breaking news, which can happen at any time.

Position will require day-to-day multi-tasking, as well as managing multiple projects simultaneously with frequent change in direction and priority.

Travel may be required.

Must be willing and able to work any and all shifts as necessary, including nights, overnights, early morning, days, weekends, and holidays.

Must be able to sit, conduct phone conversations, use email, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.

Must be able to sit for long periods of time.

NOTE

This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

Equal opportunity

• **** EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED**** KOIN is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
• We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
• Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check.

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Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com).

Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses.

We will not contact you using a @gmail email address.

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