Part-Time Co-Host
WSBT/ESBT, the CBS/FOX duopoly affiliate in South Bend-Mishawaka, IN., is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and experienced part-time Co-Host for our live lifestyle show, HomeTown Living. HomeTown Living is a live talk show that combines paid segments along with entertainment, community and lifestyle segments. The live show airs Monday through Friday 9 am to 10 am every week. The ideal Co-Host will produce and conduct live and taped paid and non-paid interviews, segments and packages, go live in the field, participate in product demonstrations, produce segments in the studio and in the field. You will be expected to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet, social networking sites and mobile phones, in addition to television.
No day will look the same as a host, however, the main responsibilities of the role will include:
- Assists with daily show preparation and content generation
- Ability to conduct live and taped interviews in studio and in the field
- Assist the Executive Producer and Co-Host with booking guests and writing teases
- Able to shoot, write and edit paid and non-paid stories
- Participates in pre and post-show meetings
- Contributes content to the website and all digital platforms
- Interacts with viewers on social media
- Produce sales segments (live and pre-taped) in rundown
- Create and order graphics for paid/non-paid segments
- Select or provide b-roll for interviews
- Call and schedule sales clients for in studio interviews and shoots
- Write and deliver interviews and stories in a clear and concise manner
- Meet with account executives regularly for show ideas that generate revenue
- Assist with producing segments for fellow co-host
- All other duties as directed by management