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 reportsAssisting Executive Producer with writing show segmentsInterviewing show guests/clients both in studio and on location, both live and recordedCollecting information, video or photos at remote locations for post-productionGreeting and assisting guests during show preparations.Researching show topics and developing questions for guests in coordination with Executive ProducerAttending daily show meetingAssisting sales on presentations including meeting with clientsParticipating in events –either station-sponsored or others – to promote the showMaintaining 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 experienceTwo years' experience preferred. Proven experience as an MMJ, reporter, host, or on-air personalityLink to previous on-air performance in preferredAdept with Sony XD cameras and Adobe Premiere editingAbility to prioritize and address multiple projects with varying production timelinesMust be energetic, positive and great in a team environmentMust be a highly motivated self-starter, able to work well alone and as part of a teamExcellent communication and organizational skillsDegree 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. 

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