Lifestyle Executive Producer/Co-host

WPHL-TV is hiring!

WPHL-TV/CW is hiring an energetic & dynamic Executive Producer/Co-host for a daily hour-long lifestyle show launching in Philadelphia this fall.

The show will highlight local businesses and events happening throughout the Delaware Valley to help promote our brand – We Are Philadelphia.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead a lifestyle show in the 5th biggest market in the country.
• Superior on-air presence-Interviewing guests/clients in the studio and on location.
• Knowledge of current events, pop culture, and community connections.
• Help find local engaging stories to highlight on-air and on social media.
• Researching show topics and developing questions for guests in coordination with the Co-host/Reporter and Producer.
• Actively participate in daily content meetings
• Writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating content and in-studio pieces for all platforms.
• Working with Producer and Co-host/Reporter in booking guests.
• Ensure all guests (clients/other) are associated with a legitimate organization.
• Greeting and assisting guests during show preparations.
• Working with Production and Creative Services teams on taping schedules (in studio and remote production) and live show management.
• Station Representative at Community Events, either station sponsored or other, to promote the show and the station
• Work with sales department to help ensure a positive experience for clients.
• Assisting sales department on presentations, including meeting with clients.
• Ability to deliver pre-live shows and pre-produced stories on time and on brand.
• Ensure all segments are posted the same day to shows website and daily social media posts.
• Other duties as assigned by Creative Services Director.

Requirements and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• An infectious personality that viewers will love watching each day and an unparalleled passion, work ethic and drive
• Excellent organization and communication skills required to actively work with all departments (Sales, Marketing, News, Production, Programming, Creative Services) at the station

• Must be a highly motivated self-starter, able to work alone and as part of a team
• Minimum two years On-Air Lifestyle Hosting & Producing Experience
• Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects with varying deadlines
• Ability to lead a small team
• Ability to shoot video is a plus, but not required
• Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite is a plus, but not required.
• Knowledge of ENPS
• Knowledge of Microsoft Software, especially Outlook and Microsoft Word
• Demo reel of previous hosting/reporting experience required (no exceptions).