Host NBC Texas Today

NBC Texas Today is looking for a creative lifestyle host to join its team in DallasFort Worth delivering engaging and entertaining programming to viewers. The host will integrate sales and product placements into the show report on entertainment stories both inhouse and in the field generate content ideas gather information and prepare segments for presentation. Additionally the host may participate in community events and station activities as a master of ceremonies or host when requested by the station.

Functions/Responsibilities:

• Bring energy and creativity to the team fostering a winning spirit.
• Embrace new experiences and actively participate in featured activities.
• Share insights and personal stories to foster audience connections.
• Facilitate engaging field and instudio interviews with guests.
• Develop write shoot and edit packages for the show.
• Collaborate with producers and cohosts to brainstorm engaging subjects that spark lively discussions.
• Introduce contests and promotions to enhance audience participation.
• Positively represent the show and station to grow subscribers and listeners.
• Maintain personal and show social media accounts aligned with the brand.
• Make appearances and travel for remote broadcasts and events.
• Bring experience and confidence to live show presentations.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of five years of onair hosting experience.
• Excellent communicator skilled at engaging viewers guests and clients in a fun unscripted lifestyle show environment.
• Ability to adlib and improvise seamlessly in various onair situations even under intense deadline pressure.
• Experience in commercial production and hosting salesintegrated content.
• Proficient in using video camera equipment including knowledge of lighting framing microphone placement and audio monitoring.
• Wellinformed about current events popular culture and compelling topics making news in North Texas.
• Familiarity with Adobe Suite.
• Understanding of social media platforms (e.g. Instagram Facebook Twitter) and effective selfpromotion strategies.

Desired Characteristics

• Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) in written and verbal communication preferred.
• Strong onair presence and voice projecting a professional image.
• Indepth knowledge of North Texas arts culture and lifestyle offerings.
• Ability to develop story ideas conduct research and plan segments effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for engaging with staff at all levels.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Comfortable interacting with talent artists and highprofile individuals.
• Expertise in writing compelling teases.
• Proven track record of achieving competitive ratings and ranking success.
• Wellinformed about current events politics and pop culture.
• Strong public speaking and presentation abilities.
• Excellent time management skills with the capacity to prioritize multitask and meet shifting deadlines in a fastpaced environment.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Eligibility Requirements

• External applicants must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered (Note job #).
• Must be willing to work at the production center in Fort Worth Texas just south of DFW Airport.
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must accept Solutions as NBCUniversals Dispute resolution program
• The Host must be flexible pertaining to required wardrobe and onair clothing as it may relate to seasons of the year special occasions (e.g. Halloween summer etc.) and advertiser requirements. In addition in the event of a wardrobe sponsorship host will be required to wear the wardrobe provided by the sponsor.
• Makeup and hair must be maintained by the host

Additional Information :

As part of our selection process external candidates may be required to attend an inperson interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversals policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race color religion creed gender gender identity or expression age national origin or ancestry citizenship disability sexual orientation marital status pregnancy veteran status membership in the uniformed services genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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