Host

Job Description

Host, KRIS

Host (PT), KRIS

KRIS, the Scripps-owned station in Corpus Christi, TX, is seeking a Part-Time Host for a local non-news television show. In this role, you will be responsible for daily hosting duties, including preparing and presenting segments, collaborating with co-hosts and producers, and engaging with the audience both on-air and online. Your primary focus will be working with paid and non-paid clients on segments for air that will aid in revenue for the station. Additionally, you may report on stories during newscasts and perform live presentations from various locations as required.

As a key representative of KRIS, you will engage the community through personal appearances, commercials, and promotional activities. Duties also include performing as a master of ceremonies for public service events and ensuring a lively and conversational presentation style that resonates with viewers across multiple platforms. This part-time position offers a dynamic opportunity to be the face and voice of KRIS in Corpus Christi while working closely with the sales team and clients to drive station initiatives.

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
• 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.

SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO A CULTURE THAT CREATES CONNECTION:

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ne6xm3-3-146-176-29-42 in your application.