LIFESTYLE HOST ("HI Now Daily") - KHNL

About Gray Television:

Gray Television is a leading media company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households. We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.

We understand that life needs balance. That is why we offer our employees and eligible family members a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental and Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account with Company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employer-paid life and disability benefits
• Paid parental leave benefits
• Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
• 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
• Focus on Caring

Salary/Annual Pay:

50K - $70K

Shift/Schedule:

Mon. - Fri.

Job Type:

Full-Time

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About KHNL:

KGMB (CBS), KHNL (NBC), and K5 collectively make up Hawaii News Now, the state's dominant multimedia news organization with the largest digital news footprint in the islands. The station is an award-winning station, rich with tradition and a history of earning National and Regional Murrow Awards as well as Emmy Awards and recognition of excellence. HNN's parent company is Gray TV, a leading digital media and broadcasting company. Located in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii, Hawaii News Now also provides diverse sub-channels such as Telemundo, Antenna TV, Grit TV, This TV, Escape and Bounce TV. If you love culture, diversity and the aloha spirit, it's all here for you.

Job Summary/Description:

Host and Trendsetter Wanted!  Are you passionate about storytelling? Do you love leading the way with the freshest fashion, food, travel, and lifestyle information? Can you find amazing places and people in our area and create engaging LIVE stories? If so, we want you to join our team.

HNN is looking for a one-of-a-kind creative host and storyteller to join our HI Now Daily Lifestyle Team. She/he will be responsible for hosting multiple live pieces daily and will split their time between hosting, producing content on-air, online, and on social and extreme customer service. This individual must love multitasking, and hard work while maintaining the aloha spirit. We are looking for a person who has an infectious personality and can cultivate relationships in the local community. Must have great LIVE and improvisational skills, charisma, intelligence, great to work with, service driven, quick on their feet, and highly motivated. Background as a live host is preferred.

Please note - the primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed above

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Video introduction is required – please keep to 3:00 max
• Proven experience as a host
• Proven experience producing content
• Fluency in creating engaging social media content
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects with varying production timelines
• Must be energetic, positive, and great to work with
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter, able to work well alone and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience using editing software a plus (Adobe Premiere or similar)
• Bachelor's degree in film, photography, television, news, or related field, or equivalent professional experience

If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references (include intro video reel)

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KHNL-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Additional Info:

Gray Television provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Television complies with applicabl