Lifestyle Host / Producer

Job Description

FOX 45, the Fox affiliate in Baltimore, MD is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and experienced full-time Host for our live lifestyle show, Baltimore Lifestyle. It's a live talk show that combines paid segments along with entertainment, community, and lifestyle segments. The live show airs Monday through Friday 10:30 am to 11 am every week. The ideal Host will produce and conduct live and taped paid and non-paid interviews, segments, and packages, go live in the field, participate in product demonstrations, produce segments in the studio and in the field. You will be expected to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet, social networking sites and cell phones, in addition to television.

No day will look the same as a host, however, the main responsibilities of the role will include:
• Assists with daily show preparation and content generation
• Able to shoot, write and edit paid and non-paid stories
• Participates in pre and post-show meetings
• Contributes content to the website and all digital platforms
• Interacts with viewers on social media
• Produce sales segments (live and pre-taped) in rundown
• Create and order graphics for paid/non-paid segments
• Select or provide b-roll for interviews
• Call and schedule sales clients for in studio interviews and shoots
• Write and deliver interviews and stories in a clear and concise manner
• Meet with account executives regularly for show ideas that generate revenue
• Stack, write and help edit the 30 minute show
• All other duties as directed by management

Additionally, this person should have:
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• A minimum of 1 year of on-air hosting experience on a Lifestyle Show or equivalent
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience shooting video, writing and editing long and short form packages, vignettes, Facebook lives, and other on air or digital assignments as needed
• Strong interviewing and interpersonal skills.
• Must work professionally and collaboratively and help foster a team environment with co-workers
• Professional interaction and collaboration with clients and guests is required
• The ability to carry out sales segments as assigned
• Sharp judgment
• Excellent technical skills
• The ability to work well independently
• Experience with live shots is required
• Experience with Live-U is a plus
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a good driving record
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, and other office equipment
• The ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift, including weekends and holidays as needed

While applying online, please include a link to your online demo reel.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!

About Sinclair

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

The base salary compensation range for this role is $60,598 to $75,748. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, quarterly and annual incentive plan bonuses, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, 15 paid vacation days, 2 paid personal days, 9 paid holidays, 40 hours of paid sick leave, parental leave, and employee stock purchase plan.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gp68j0-18-118-195-15-42 in your application.