Host Jobs

A Host in the Broadcasting industry is a central figure who presents programs, interviews guests, and interacts with the audience. They are responsible for providing a connection between the audience and the show, setting the tone and maintaining the flow of the program. They may work in various forms of media including television, radio, and online platforms. A host may also be involved in the creation and development of program content, script writing, and promotional activities. Crucially, they are also expected to maintain professionalism and manage any unexpected issues or emergencies that may occur during a live broadcast.

Your typical host should have excellent communication skills, a dynamic personality, sound judgment, and the ability to think on their feet. They should also have a good understanding of broadcast rules and regulations. Essential certifications for hosts in the broadcasting industry may include a degree in communications, journalism, or a related field, along with any relevant training in broadcasting or media presentation. Prior roles that someone might hold before becoming a host include positions like production assistant, reporter, or news anchor, which provide invaluable experience in understanding the broadcasting environment.

1-15 of 293 Jobs
WDIV

Live in the D Cohost

  • WDIV
  • Detroit, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • WDIV
  • Detroit, MI
  • 5 days ago

Academic background in broadcast journalism, broadcast news, or a related field preferred....

Anchor, EWTN News Nightly Location: Washington, DC ( not remote-eligible ) HOW YOU WILL IMPACT THE BIG PICTURE: The EWTN News Nightly Anchor works with the Executive Producer alongside the News...

POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Location: Washington, DC ( Not Remote Eligible) HOW YOU WILL IMPACT THE BIG PICTURE: The Political Correspondent is a dedicated newshound and seasoned field reporter who...

News Anchor/Reporter - Ktre/Kltv (Pollok)

  • Tyler, TX
  • 1 hour ago
  • Tyler, TX
  • 1 hour ago

reporting on air and online Qualifications/Requirements: - A journalism degree or similar is preferred. - A strong college program or professional experience working on camera is strongly preferred...

On-Air Student Newscaster

  • Normal, IL
  • 4 hours ago
  • Normal, IL
  • 4 hours ago

Preferred Qualifications Adobe Audition experience (or comparable software) preferred....

News Anchor [San Francisco]

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Overview Job Title: Full-Time News Anchor (KCBS-AM All News Radio) Department: News Reporting To: News Brand Manager Employment Type: Full-Time Union: SAG-AFTRA (182) Location: San Francisco, CA...

NJ Daily Congressional Correspondent

  • Washington, DC
  • 13 hours ago
  • Washington, DC
  • 13 hours ago

National Journal is hiring a congressional correspondent for NJ Daily, one of Washington's most influential politics and policy publications covering Capitol Hill and the White House. National...

Weekend AM Anchor

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago

The Anchor/Reporter is someone who can bring the energy of live reporting to our anchor desk....

Weekend Evening Anchor

  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago
  • Birmingham, AL
  • 1 day ago

The Weekend Evening Anchor is someone who can bring the energy of live reporting to our anchor desk....

News Anchor

  • North Salt Lake, UT
  • 1 day ago
  • North Salt Lake, UT
  • 1 day ago

NEWS ANCHOR About Help 1 Million People, Inc FairWealth Help 1 Million People, Inc FairWealth is preparing to build a next-generation, video-first, fact-only global news service to fill a critical...

Sports MMJ / Anchor

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 1 day ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 1 day ago

You will produce and anchor sportscasts, tell compelling feature stories and co-host our weekly Sports Shows....

Sports Anchor and Reporter

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 1 day ago

television broadcasts and eMedia content Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites Requirements & Skills : Bachelors degree in Broadcast...

Morning Anchor/MMJ, KTVQ

  • Billings, MT
  • 1 day ago
  • Billings, MT
  • 1 day ago

KTVQ, the Scripps-owned station in Billings, MT, is on the lookout for a Morning Anchor to join our news team. If you're comfortable in the fast-paced world of news and enjoy connecting with the...

Anchor

  • West Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • West Sacramento, CA
  • 1 day ago

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Prior experience in-live reporting with both live trucks and backpack streaming video preferred. College degree or equivalent work experience preferred....

On-Air Host [Chicago]

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Chicago Sports Radio 670 The Score is looking for their next on-air host....

Host Online Courses and Training Opportunities

iHireBroadcasting curates thousands of courses in order to recommend the best ones to help further your career. If you register for a course using the links on our site, we may receive a small commission.
WordPress Hosting Course - Choosing the Right Hosting
Welcome to WordPress Hosting Course!Thinking of starting a website with WordPress? Great choice! But before you dive in, you need to find its "online home" - and that's where our course, "Choosing...
Host Leadership
In this accessible and engaging eight-part program led by the co-creator of the Host Leadership approach, Dr Mark McKergow you will discover how to lead in a much more natural and human-centred...
Host Evasions
Understand the techniques behind host-based security and bypass the most common security products in Windows operating systems. This module provides the essential knowledge and fundamental...

Title Synonyms

Users interested in this job title also searched for the following job title


Salary for Host Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireBroadcasting research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Hosts offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
64.2%
Master's Degree
14.5%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
6.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
4.2%
Doctorate Degree
2.0%
Some College
1.6%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Hosts
2-4 years
53.4%
Less than 1 year
13.4%
4-6 years
7.5%
10+ years
7.3%
6-8 years
6.5%
8-10 years
6.5%
None
3.0%
1-2 years
2.3%


Other Career Titles

Here are some other career titles that require similar skills



Host Related Career Advice Articles

broadcasting professional at her desk
10 Must-Read Achievement Ideas for Your Broadcasting Resume

Want to improve your broadcasting resume? Not sure where to start? Be inspired by these broadcasting achievement examples and broadcasting resume tips.

Read article »