Your California Life Host

About the role

TEGNA Inc. helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. KXTV-TV, a TEGNA station, has an excellent, flexible opportunity for a talented Lifestyle Show Host to engage audiences, conduct compelling interviews, and create entertaining, informative content for the daily lifestyle/sales show, Your California Life. You will collaborate with the team on sponsored and non-sponsored content that plays on multiple platforms. This part-time role requires a strong on-camera presence, friendly demeanor, the ability to cold read scripts with ease, and a natural flair for creativity and improvisation.

Responsibilities

• Host a half-hour lifestyle show independently, engaging viewers through storytelling and interactive segments.
• Conduct live and pre-recorded interviews with guests, maintaining a natural and engaging conversation flow.
• Display dynamic energy while in the studio that actively resonates with guests and crew in a positive, welcoming, and professional manner.
• Adapt quickly to unscripted situations and think on your feet to keep content fresh and engaging.
• Develop a strong, productive rapport with the Your California Life team and sales team.
• Be available for special projects and emcee opportunities, ensuring alignment with the station's branding and objectives.
• Participate in location appearances for client shootings as needed.
• Pitch segment ideas and book show guests.
• Work assigned hours based on your schedule.
• Attend and contribute to daily pre-show and post-show meetings, as well as planning meetings.
• Review scripts in-depth and present thoughts and ideas to producers.
• Create digital content daily.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• 3-5 years in broadcasting, hosting, or public speaking (TV, radio, or digital media preferred).
• Strong cold reading skills and the ability to deliver lines naturally with minimal preparation.
• Creative mindset with a passion for storytelling and branding.
• High energy, confidence, and the ability to improvise and adapt in live environments.
• Comprehensive understanding of social media.
• Excellent verbal and writing abilities; experience in advertorial writing a plus.
• Ability to work under pressure with assigned deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with an understanding of client relationships.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to multi-task and handle special assignments, including community outreach and sales-driven content.
• Must supply a link to your work ("reel").

Schedule

This is a part-time position, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Pay

Pay range: $35—$40 USD.

Benefits

• Two medical plan options for full and part-time employees through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
• Access to dental and eye care coverage.
• Fertility, surrogacy, and adoption assistance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) program with 1% - 80% pre-tax contribution; company matches up to the first 4% of pay (100% vested from day one).
• Nine free virtual doctor’s appointments with a physician through Teladoc for all employees and eligible family members, regardless of participation in TEGNA medical plans.
• Twelve free annual therapy sessions with a licensed clinician through Spring Health.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit and nine paid holidays per year.
• Note: Some jobs are covered by a collective bargaining agreement, and benefits may vary.