Non-News Talent

Job Description

Non-News Talent, KNXV

Non-News Talent, KNXV

KNXV, the Scripps ABC station in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a part-time temporary Non-News Talent. In this role you'll perform daily hosting duties of a local non-news television show on an as-needed basis, as well as personal appearances, on-air and on-line representation of the station in the community, commercials and promotions. The show's primary purpose is to generate sales revenue. Act as the face and voice of designated station sponsored events and station commercial clients and programs when required.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Work together with the co-host and producers to create, gather, write, and execute all production related to programs, web reporting, live-to-tape segments, station sponsored events and sales generated events; work with the sales department and clients on paid segments.
• Prepare and host a local non-news television show, along with other local non-news programming and special projects as needed.
• Report and present stories on station's newscasts, recorded programs and all entertainment properties; report live on location as necessary.
• Present information conversationally and engage with audience on camera as well as through other multi-media platforms (i.e. blogs, writing internet articles); clearly and concisely present information; work from script and perform impromptu conversation as necessary.
• Work cooperatively with assigned photographer on segments, if one is assigned.
• Perform various community service activities for station, including performing as master of ceremonies for public service events and as host/hostess for station events.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 3+ years professional broadcasting experience preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Ability to write feature packages
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under deadline pressures
• Ability to develop creative solutions to problems and come up with clever ideas about a given topic or situation
• Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics, and libel laws

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:
• Flexible hours and travel may be required

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-re7wy5-3-133-153-15-42 in your application.