Local Lifestyle Producer / Host

Job Description

Are you a people person? Are you passionate about storytelling? Do you love Midwest culture, food, travel, and lifestyle? If so, we want you to join our team.

WHBF-TV in the Quad Cities is looking for a creative host and storyteller for an established daily, half-hour lifestyle program called Loving Living Local. The program showcases local businesses and community organizations in a way that highlights their contributions to our community.
• Provide daily on camera contributions to a daily television show
• Assisting Executive Producer with writing 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.
• Researching show topics and developing questions for guests in coordination with Executive Producer
• Attending daily show meeting
• Assisting sales on presentations including meeting with clients
• Participating in events –either station-sponsored or others – to promote the show
• Maintaining a show social media account and assist with all online content as directed by the Executive Producer

Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor's degree in film, photography, television, news, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Proven experience or aptitude as a host or on-air personality
• Video experience is required
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple project with varying production timelines
• Must exhibit energy and a positive cooperative attitude
• Must thrive in a team environment, be quick on their feet and highly motivated
• Must hae excellent communication and organizational skills

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1b95x-3-12-161-77-42 in your application.