Description

Have you ever dreamed of hosting your own show? Do you love to tour new places, meet new people, and try new shops and restaurants? Would you like to serve as a local guide to everything that central Pennsylvania has to offer? If so, then this might be the job for you!

WTAJ-TV has a rare opening for a Lifestyle Talk Show Host. In this role, you will host and help produce our weekly program "Studio 814." You must be able to tell stories and conduct interviews with energy and warmth! We're looking for someone who is creative, self-driven, and cares about the communities we serve. In additional to daily broadcasts, you will also play a pivotal role in providing digital content for WTAJ.com, WTAJ + (our CTV channel), and social media.

WTAJ's studios are in Altoona, PA, but our viewership extends to 10 counties and includes State College, DuBois, and Johnstown. This region features some of the best outdoor scenery, collegiate and professional sports, fantastic festivals year-round, and is home to the famous Punxsutawney Phil of Groundhog Day!

The Talk Show Host is responsible for hosting a program, conducting in-studio interview segments, and participating in on-location segments as scheduled.

Duties Include:

• 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
• Research show topics and developing questions for guests in coordination with Studio 814's producer
• Ability to work with all departments, including News, Sales, and Production.
• Communicates and works with sales team to schedule and execute assignments, client stories, segments and sponsored content and ensures all required materials are submitted in a timely manner to meet client and station deadlines
• Participating in events -either station-sponsored or others - to promote the show
• Maintaining the show's social media account and assisting with all online and streaming content

Requirements & Skills :

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad lib when required
• Superior on-air presence and ability to interview guests in a relaxed style while also bringing high energy and warmth
• Ability to record and edit video as a multimedia journalist. Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro preferred but not required.
• Minimum two years' experience in creating lifestyle, sales, marketing or news content
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record