About this role
The Lifestyle MMJ / Host is responsible for creating engaging lifestyle and community-focused content across television, digital, social, and streaming platforms. This position serves as a content creator for lifestyle and community coverage, producing compelling stories and segments both in-studio and in the field. In addition to reporting responsibilities, the role may provide occasional on-air hosting and contributor support for Daytime Buffalo and other lifestyle programming as needed. The ideal candidate is a strong storyteller, creative content creator, skilled interviewer, and self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Responsibilities
• Produce, write, shoot, edit, and present lifestyle stories and feature segments for broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. • Create content focused on community events, local businesses, entertainment, health, lifestyle, and human-interest stories. • Write promotional and editorial content for Daytime Buffalo, including segment teases, sponsored content, and station initiatives. • Create and publish web articles, feature stories, and other digital content on station platforms. • Develop, record, edit, and publish social media content, including short-form videos, reels, stories, and live content. • Conduct in-studio and on-location interviews with community leaders, business owners, nonprofit organizations, entertainers, and special guests. • Provide occasional on-air hosting, guest interviews, and contributor support for Daytime Buffalo and other station-produced lifestyle programs. • Participate in station-sponsored events, community appearances, and promotional activities to represent the station and build audience engagement. • Collaborate closely with producers, sales, creative services, and newsroom staff on content and special projects. • Perform special projects and other duties as assigned. • Salary - $48,000 - $52,000 annually
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, Television Production, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience as a multimedia journalist, content creator, reporter, host, or similar role preferred. • Strong storytelling, writing, and interviewing skills. • Strong on-camera presence and comfort appearing on television, digital, and social platforms. • Ability to shoot and edit video using professional cameras and non-linear editing software. • Experience creating content for websites and social media platforms. • Familiarity with social media best practices, audience engagement strategies, and digital content trends. • Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. • Must be flexible to work occasional evenings, weekends, and community events as needed. • Valid driver's license with a good driving record.