Job DescriptionNBC4, Los Angeles is seeking an engaging, dynamic, and digitally native Host / Content Creator for Reel Time, a new live entertainment news program focused on delivering timely, relevant content across digital, social, streaming, and broadcast platforms.
The Host will serve first and foremost as a social-first content creator and personality, responsible for developing, producing, and delivering daily entertainment content designed to drive engagement across platforms. This role will also extend that voice to the on-air experience, bringing digital storytelling, personality, and immediacy into a live Monday-Friday format.
Success in this role requires a strong on-camera presence, sharp editorial instincts, and a deep understanding of how to create content that resonates in a fast-paced, audience-driven, multi-platform environment.
Key Responsibilities- Create and produce daily entertainment content optimized for social and digital platforms, with a focus on speed, relevance, and engagement.
- Translate trending topics, audience behaviors, and entertainment news into compelling, platform-native content (short-form video, live hits, explainers, and personality-driven segments).
- Extend digital content to on-air by hosting and presenting segments for local and broader audiences, maintaining an authentic and conversational tone.
- Deliver content across multiple platforms, including social, streaming, and broadcast, with the ability to adapt format, pacing, and voice for each platform.
- Identify trending stories, viral moments, and cultural conversations, and quickly turn them into publishable content.
- Report entertainment stories both live and in pre-produced formats, in-studio and in the field.
- Write and contribute to scripts, segments, and captions across platforms, ensuring clarity, tone, and engagement.
- Actively engage with audiences on social platforms, using voice, personality, and interaction to build connection and community.
- Conduct interviews (in-studio, in-field, and virtual) with talent, experts, and newsmakers, optimized for both social clipping and on-air use.
- Collaborate closely with producers, contributors, co-hosts, and digital teams to develop multi-platform content strategies and daily coverage plans.
- Integrate sponsored content, promotions, and brand partnerships seamlessly into content across platforms.
- Create, publish, and amplify original content on social media, including self-shot, behind-the-scenes, and real-time updates.
- Collaborate with creative and digital teams to optimize content for reach, retention, and shareability.
- Support promotional activities, including station events, community appearances, and special programming.
- Serve as a public-facing representative of the station, maintaining a strong and consistent brand voice across platforms.
Qualifications- Minimum 5 years of on-air experience in television, digital, or multi-platform environments.
- Experience covering entertainment news, pop culture, or lifestyle content.
- Proven ability to ad-lib, improvise, and perform effectively under tight deadlines and in live or near-live environments.
- Experience presenting across multiple platforms, including television, digital, and social media.
- Strong editorial judgment with the ability to identify and communicate compelling entertainment stories.
Eligibility Requirements- Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV through nbcunicareers.com to be considered.
- Must be willing to work in Universal City, CA.
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be able to provide a demo reel or portfolio of work examples.
- Successful candidate will be required to join the SAG AFTRA union if not already a member and remain a member in good standing of that union
Desired Characteristics- Strong interest in entertainment news, current events, and pop culture.
- Comfortable working with talent, artists, and high-profile individuals.
- Strong on-air presence with the ability to connect authentically with a broad audience.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills (written and verbal).
- Proficiency in social media platforms and digital audience engagement.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Energetic, creative, and motivated with a strong desire to contribute to a high-performing team.
Additional Requirements:Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
Salary range: $140,000 - $180,000
Additional InformationAs 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.
