Host, LA Times Studios (Washington D.C.)

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $36.06 - $38.46
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
opportunities for professional development
Flexible work arrangements
retirement savings plan
Inclusive and diverse work environment

Job Description

L.A. Times Studios LLC is a leading innovative studio committed to producing groundbreaking and impactful storytelling across multiple platforms. The company is dedicated to elevating the standards of content creation and production, focusing on delivering high-quality journalism and diverse voices to a global audience. By pushing the boundaries of traditional media, L.A. Times Studios not only explores new formats such as digital video, social media, and live streaming but also supports its operations through various revenue streams including advertising sales, branded content, event production, products, and business development. The team is composed of creative, collaborative, and innovative professionals who work... Show More

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

  • 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
  • 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
  • must be flexible and able to travel on short notice
  • must be able to receive and process feedback and consistently seek to improve and elevate as on-camera talent

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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