Host, LA Times Studios (El Segundo, CA)

Los Angeles, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Compensation

Type:

Hourly

Rate:

Range $15.00 - $20.00

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Flexible work schedules

Job Description

LA Times Studios is a dynamic and innovative media production hub under the reputable Los Angeles Times brand, a leading news organization known for its authoritative journalism and deep-rooted commitment to delivering accurate and impactful news. As part of the digital evolution of the LA Times, LA Times Studios focuses on transforming traditional news stories into engaging video content tailored for modern audiences across diverse digital platforms. This studio acts as the bridge between editorial excellence and multimedia storytelling, ensuring that the company remains relevant, accessible, and authoritative in a fast-paced digital landscape.

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Job Requirements

3+ years of on-camera experience as a show host, anchor, reporter, or multimedia journalist, preferably in a live or digital broadcast environment
Strong news judgment and familiarity with current events, politics, culture, and local news
Proven ability to synthesize newsroom content into compelling, viewer-friendly formats
Comfortable delivering content in live, pre-recorded, scripted, and unscripted formats
Outstanding verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex topics clearly, confidently, and authentically
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced newsroom environment
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud products (Premiere / Photoshop / Audition)
Comfortable adopting and utilizing AI tools to support show development, and production workflows
Working knowledge of CMS platforms and digital publishing best practices
Work may include weekends and holidays as news breaks
Must be flexible to travel on short notice on occasion
Must be able to receive and process feedback and consistently seek to improve and elevate as an on-camera talent

Job Qualifications

Background in journalism or editorial production
Experience working in a hybrid video-newsroom setting
Familiarity with broadcast, podcast, or streaming environments
Strong presence on social media or other public-facing platforms

Job Duties

Act as the on-camera host for news segments that pull from the company website for our headlines show
Introduce and provide continuity for key news beats, helping contextualize and connect major stories in an on-camera capacity
Collaborate with journalists and editors to develop story angles that reflect and empower newsroom priorities
Translate complex topics into clear, compelling content for digital video and social media
Represent the company’s integrity with on-camera presence, tone, and delivery
Help shape and evolve show formats
Participate in brainstorms, editorial meetings, and long-term planning with the studio and newsroom
Conduct interviews with reporters, experts, and newsmakers to enhance storytelling and provide deeper insights on key topics
Write or contribute to scripts, intros, outros, and voiceover segments in alignment with editorial standards
Collaborate with producers, directors, and editors to ensure visuals, graphics, and storytelling elements align with the host’s delivery
Engage with audiences through live streams, Q&As, and social media appearances, helping extend the reach of LA Times journalism
Stay informed on current events, trends, and audience interests to maintain credibility and relevance in coverage
Participate in rehearsals, voice coaching, and feedback sessions to refine on-camera presence and performance as needed
Contribute ideas for audience growth, show promotion, and distribution strategies across platforms
Occasionally, represent the company at public events, panels, or media appearances as a face of the brand
Perform for special projects and other duties as assigned

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