TV Host & Reporter III

Job Summary

The TV Host & Reporter III plans, writes, produces, and hosts news stories for Southwest Florida in Focus, WGCU’s nightly news program. This professional-level position is responsible for overseeing content and production elements during broadcast programming, ensuring high editorial and production standards.

Job Description

• Writes, produces, and presents news stories and segments for WGCU’s nightly broadcast.
• Collaborates with the news team to plan program topics and develop content for the weekly television newscast, including curating news from internal and external sources.
• Researches topics, studies background information, and conducts interviews to prepare for programs and longer-form segments.
• Writes scripts, segues, and supporting material; gathers and rewrites information to deliver clear, accurate, and compelling news stories.
• Works with editors to develop video packages for broadcast.
• Captures and manages guest schedules and logistics for program taping.
• Safeguards editorial integrity of the production process and provides guidance on story development and execution.
• Maintains a professional on-camera presence while delivering news calmly, clearly, and in a timely manner.
• Identifies content for distribution across digital and broadcast platforms and develops multi-platform treatments for stories.
• Supports program distribution both online and off-air.
• Collaborates with the Executive Producer of Content to support production needs, address challenges, and implement solutions.
• Represents WGCU Public Broadcasting at community events and public appearances.

Additional Job Description

• Required Qualifications: Ten years of directly related full-time experience or a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization with six years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions. Professional full time experience in television broadcasting. Experience with producing, scripting, and editing long format documentaries. Superior on-air voice quality and network quality hosting. Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
• Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization. Two years professional, full-time experience in television broadcasting, particularly for public broadcasting. Experience using After Effects, Live Type, Motion, and Photoshop. Experience using field cameras.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
• Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.
• Knowledge of public broadcasting industry; awareness of new techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines established by professional organizations and/or governing agencies.
• Excellent oral, verbal and written communication skills.
• Skill in current digital audio editing and general desktop software applications.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
• Able to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
• Able to adapt quickly to changing situations and environments.
• Able to perform effectively in live, multi-camera studio productions.
• Able to use microphones, portable recording devices, and video studio production equipment.
• Able to collaborate and work effectively within the community and willing to contribute to a team effort.
• Able to diffuse and respond professionally to stressful situations and difficult people.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for feedback and new ideas.
• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.

Pay Grade

Equal Opportunity Employer

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.