Host Jobs in Illinois

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.

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Sports Anchor/Reporter, NBC 5 Chicago

  • Chicago, IL
  • moments ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • moments ago

Company Description NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and...

News Anchor MMJ - Wifr [Rockford]

  • Rockford, IL
  • 13 days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 13 days ago

NEWS ANCHOR/MMJ (EVENING) - WIFR About Gray Media: Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the...

Content Manager & Podcast Host

  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 17 days ago

Key Responsibilities Podcast Host & Video Production Host on-camera and audio podcast recordings with healthcare leaders Own pre-production: research guests, plan topics, write interview questions Coordinate...

Weekday News Anchor

  • Carterville, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Carterville, IL
  • 30+ days ago

WSIL is proud to be an Allen Media Broadcasting station. Visit /careers for links to all stations and opportunities....

News Anchor/Mmj (Evening) - Wifr

  • Rockford, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rockford, IL
  • 30+ days ago

About Gray Media: Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation's largest owner of top-rated...

Student On-Air Personality

  • Naperville, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 90+ days ago

Posting Number: ST000962 Position Title: Student On-Air Personality Department: WONC-FM Division: Academic Affairs Supervisor: Zachary DeWitz Supervisor Title: General Manager - WONC Description...

On Air Personality (Pipeline)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 90+ days ago

Audacy operates one of the countrys two scaled radio broadcasting groups with leading positions across the countrys largest markets, as well as one of the countrys largest podcast networks and the Audacy...

Demographic Data for Illinois

Moving to Illinois? Find some basic demographic data about Illinois below.


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Host Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Becoming the Next Bill Nye: Writing and Hosting the Educational Show
*Becoming the Next* [*Bill Nye*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Nye) is about using video production techniques to develop your ability to engagingly convey your passions for science,...
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...
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...

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Salary for Host Jobs in Illinois

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

Highest Education Level

Hosts in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
64.2%
Master's Degree
14.6%
Associate's Degree
7.0%
High School or GED
6.1%
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 in Illinois
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%


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