Part-time Lifestyle Host

Production for WGN-TV
Chicago, Illinois

posted on October 17, 2025


job posting:

WGN-TV seeks a highly-motivated, on-camera TV personality to join us as a part-time lifestyle host for our lifestyle programs. The ideal candidate must bring an engaging, organized, and creative approach to daily, live shows. The part-time lifestyle host, along with the show’s producers, will work together to create content for the shows, which will include some sponsored content. This position will work closely with the sales department. Daily duties include hosting a live show, some on-camera field production, voiceovers, writing, blogging and working with clients. The ideal candidate will be able to succeed in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. The candidate will also be able to work both independently and as part of a team. Minimum of three years on-air reporting, writing, and anchoring experience, along with superior ad-lib interviewing skills, are also required. Knowledge of Chicago is a must. If you are interested in joining the team, please apply online. Must join AFTRA. #LI-Onsite Compensation: $46-$47 per hour- commensurate with applicant’s experience and skill level Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.


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