8 News Now, the CBS affiliate in Las Vegas, Nevada is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and experienced Host/Multi-Media Journalist for our daily live lifestyle show, Las Vegas Now. Las Vegas Now is a live talk show that combines paid segments along with entertainment, community and lifestyle segments. The live show airs Monday through Friday 3P to 4P every week. The ideal candidate 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. This is a part time position.

Provide daily on camera contributions to a daily television show by shooting, writing and editing lifestyle reports
Assisting Executive Producer with writing show segments
Interviewing show guests/clients both in studio and on location, both live and recorded
Collecting information, video or photos at remote locations for post-production
Greeting and assisting guests during show preparations.
Researching show topics and developing questions for guests in coordination with Executive Producer
Attending daily show meeting
Assisting sales on presentations including meeting with clients
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 as directed by the Producers

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor's degree in film, photography, television, news, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
Two years' experience preferred. Proven experience as an MMJ, reporter, host, or on-air personality
Link to previous on-air performance in preferred
Adept with Sony XD cameras and Adobe Premiere editing
Ability to prioritize and address multiple projects with varying production timelines
Must be energetic, positive and great in a team environment
Must be a highly motivated self-starter, able to work well alone and as part of a team
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Degree in or working knowledge of health and medical topics and/or nutrition and fitness preferred

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The LVN Host/MMJ must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the LVN Host/MMJ must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled

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