Lifestyle Producer/Host

WRIC in Richmond, Virginia is expanding our lifestyle program ‘Showcase’ and we’re looking for the right experienced Producer/Host to lead this exciting initiative. Bring your creative vision and help us grow this signature brand. Your primary role will be to coordinate guests and produce the daily 1-hour show. Your secondary role will be hosting segments and/or co-hosting for the daily broadcast.

If you have a creative vision, are well organized, and tell stories in a compelling way, please apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

Primary Job Description

Produce weekday 1 hour as-live lifestyle show along with additional shows and/or segments that may air outside the program’s regular weekday schedule

Create show rundowns in ENPS and share them with the team

Booth and time the as-live segments via ENPS

Post segments/stories on lifestyle show social media and web page

Collaborate with Sales Department Clients, the Production Manager, lifestyle show host(s), and videographer/editor to write and approve scripts

Researching show topics and developing questions for guests

Attending daily show meeting

Maintaining a show social media account and assist with all online content

Other duties as assigned by management

Additional Job Description

Fill in as host and/or co-host for 1-hour live show

Interviewing show guests/clients both in studio and on location

Produce daily segments and packages for weekday show

Organize show content in a cohesive sequence to engage and grow the audience

Ensure daily production is highly produced, teases are strong, and content adheres to priorities

Book and schedule as-live and pre-taped in-studio interviews and on-location segments

Evaluate entertainment and cultural value of stories for broadcast and website

Work closely with Sales to integrate & schedule sponsored client segments

Work with production team on recording schedules and show management

Attend daily content meetings, provide timely feedback, and make solid decisions

Hands-on oversight of an hourlong show Monday – Friday

Build relationships with guests, clients, community members, and show contributors

Greeting and assisting guests during show preparations

Participating in events –either station-sponsored or others – to promote the show

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work-related professional experience preferred

Experience as a host or on-air personality preferred

Must have strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize to meet tight deadlines

Ability to pre-produce stories on time and on brand

Must be energetic, positive and great in a team environment

Must be a highly motivated self-starter, able to work well alone and as part of a team

Experience with ENPS, Ross XPression and Streamline, and Adobe Premiere Pro a plus

Excellent communication and organizational skills

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