KATU, the ABC affiliate in Portland, OR, is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and experienced Host for our live lifestyle show, AM Northwest. AM Northwest is a live talk show that combines entertainment, community, lifestyle and paid promotional segments. The live show airs Monday through Friday 9am to 10am every week. The ideal host will conduct live and taped paid and non-paid interviews, segments and packages, go live in the field, participate in product demonstrations, produce segments in the studio and in the field. You will be expected to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet, social networking sites, in addition to the live broadcast.

No day will look the same as a host, however, the main responsibilities of the role will include: