Non-News Talent

Job Description

Non-News Talent,,, KSTU

Non-News Talent, Part Time, Temporary, KSTU

The E.W. Scripps Company is searching for energetic and engaging Non-News Talent to become a key member of our team at KSTU in Salt Lake City. In this role, you will host daily segments of a local non-news television show, make personal appearances, and represent our station on-air and online within the community. Your primary goal will be to drive sales revenue through engaging content. Additionally, you will serve as the face and voice for station-sponsored events, commercial clients, and other programs as needed.

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 of 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

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Flexible hours and travel may be required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

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-d8y7yx-18-119-255-225-42 in your application.