Location: Hartford, Connecticut
Function: Production
Specialty: Television & Film, Video
Level: Manager (Supervisor)
Duration: Full Time
Salary Description: competitive
NBC Connecticut is seeking a Host for a live, daily, half-hour lifestyle program. Responsibilities include working with the producer in developing show themes and developing compelling content that can also be used on-line, guiding guests through the appearance process including research, pre-interviews, and interviews for both studio and live location presentations. You will work closely with the sales team on the execution of integrated advertising content and pre-recorded advertising content.
The Show Host will perform daily hosting duties of CT Now! NBC Connecticut’s lifestyle show. This role will also participate in all aspects of broadcast and digital production including generating ideas for stories, conducting interviews, writing, and producing packages, and supporting the overall content production. In addition, the host serves as a public representative of the show. Perform on-air responsibilities for the show and digital platforms as required.
Generate story ideas for segments; contribute story ideas for key show pieces.
Research content and conduct interviews.
Assist with daily writing of show content.
Develop, write and produce packages. Shoot and edit packages for integration in the show.
Build relationships for the purpose of developing connections for story leads. Develop and cultivate contacts within the community. Maintain sources.
Absorb background information related to program content and relate to viewers and guests.
Work with teleprompter, work in the field (live and tape).
Perform other duties as assigned.
Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 2 years on-air or broadcast experience is required
Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Must Be willing to work in West Hartford, CT
Must be willing to submit to a background investigation.
Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
Must be 18 years or older.
This position is an AFTRA Represented job. Successful candidate will be required to join the AFTRA Union upon employment if not already a member.
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or Communications.
Experience as a General Assignment Reporter
Experience in newsgathering and/or production
Experience writing, producing and desktop editing
Excellent writing skills as well as very strong speech skills.
Effective self-starter with proven ability to produce
Must have a passion for news, pop culture and entertainment
Able to ad-lib effortlessly in various types of situations.
Strong live reporting skills
Understanding of Social Media (Instagram, Facebook, etc.)
Digital knowledge and understanding of self-promotion in broadcast and social media
Possess the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
Demonstrated ability to enterprise, research and plan stories.
Demonstrated experience generating and producing news stories.
Prior experience delivering taped and live reports
The Show Host will perform daily hosting duties of CT Now! NBC Connecticut’s lifestyle show. This role will also participate in all aspects of broadcast and digital production including generating ideas for stories, conducting interviews, writing, and producing packages, and supporting the overall content production. In addition, the host serves as a public representative of the show.
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At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU’s vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It’s what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.
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