Qualifications
- Minimum of five years of on-air hosting experience.
- Excellent communicator skilled at engaging viewers, guests, and clients in a fun, unscripted lifestyle show environment.
- Ability to ad-lib and improvise seamlessly in various on-air situations, even under intense deadline pressure.
- Experience in commercial production and hosting sales-integrated content.
- Proficient in using video camera equipment, including knowledge of lighting, framing, microphone placement, and audio monitoring.
- Well-informed about current events, popular culture, and compelling topics making news in North Texas.
- Familiarity with Adobe Suite.
- Understanding of social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) and effective self-promotion strategies.
Desired Characteristics
- Bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish) in written and verbal communication preferred.
- Strong on-air presence and voice, projecting a professional image.
- In-depth knowledge of North Texas’ arts, culture, and lifestyle offerings.
- Ability to develop story ideas, conduct research, and plan segments effectively.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for engaging with staff at all levels.
- Capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Comfortable interacting with talent, artists, and high-profile individuals.
- Expertise in writing compelling teases.
- Proven track record of achieving competitive ratings and ranking success.
- Well-informed about current events, politics, and pop culture.
- Strong public speaking and presentation abilities.
- Excellent time management skills, with the capacity to prioritize, multitask, and meet shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
** Eligibility Requirements**
- External applicants must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered (Note- job #).
- Must be willing to work at the production center in Fort Worth, Texas, just south of DFW Airport.
- Must be 18 years or greater
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Must accept Solutions, as NBCUniversal’s Dispute resolution program
- The Host must be flexible pertaining to required wardrobe and on-air clothing as it may relate to seasons of the year, special occasions (e.g., Halloween, summer, etc.) and advertiser requirements. In addition, in the event of a wardrobe sponsorship, host will be required to wear the wardrobe provided by the sponsor.
- Make-up and hair must be maintained by the host
Additional Information
As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.