Blavity Inc. is launching an innovative live and pre-recorded video series across YouTube and owned platforms. We are seeking 4 dynamic On-Air Correspondents to serve as the face and voice for specialized content categories while authentically engaging Black millennial & Gen Z audiences through compelling storytelling and interactive discussions.
Each talent will focus on one of four key areas:
- Medical: Expert in medical technology & clinical trials who speaks on industry trends and interviews doctors and product leaders
- AfroTech: Covers tech conferences with live streaming and commentary; hosts bi-weekly AfroTech Live Show
- Politics: Hosts weekly live-streamed Town Hall on major political issues affecting Black communities
- Pop Culture: Hosts weekly town halls on trending culture topics with dynamic personality for "unfiltered" conversation format
This is a (1099) hourly contract position requiring weekly or bi-weekly remote productions, with quarterly participation in special "mega-topic" live production events featuring full switchboard setup. Talent will work closely with producers and content teams to deliver culturally relevant programming that informs and empowers our core audience.
Responsibilities- Serve as on-camera host for assigned weekly or bi-weekly live streams and pre-recorded segments within your specialized category
- Engage audiences authentically and facilitate interactive discussions during live sessions, creating dynamic and participatory viewing experiences
- Interview industry experts, product leaders, and community voices relevant to your content category
- Prepare comprehensive talking points, scripts, and research materials for each segment while maintaining spontaneous conversational flow
- Collaborate closely with producers and content teams to shape the tone, structure, and delivery of programming
- Maintain consistency with Blavity's brand voice, cultural values, and commitment to authentic Black storytelling
- Represent Blavity professionally in industry settings and conferences (AfroTech host will travel to major tech events for live coverage)
- Stay current on trending topics, breaking news, and cultural movements within your specialized area
- Participate in pre-production planning meetings and post-production review sessions
- Help ideate creative content segments that expand reach and relevance to Blavity's core audience
Required Experience:
- 4+ years of experience in on-air hosting, live streaming, digital video production, podcasting, or similar broadcast platforms
- Deep knowledge and expertise in chosen focus area:
- Medical: Clinical research, medical technology, healthcare industry trends, and regulatory environments
- AfroTech: Technology innovation, start-up culture, venture capital, and Black tech community dynamics
- Politics: U.S. and global politics, policy analysis, and issues specifically impacting Black communities
- Pop Culture: Entertainment industry, social media trends, music, and Black cultural movements
- Exceptional verbal communication skills with ability to distill complex topics into accessible, conversational delivery
- Strong improvisation abilities and comfort in live or unscripted formats
- Professional, punctual, and collaborative with excellent editorial judgment
- Tech-savvy and comfortable managing basic remote production setups including lighting, audio, and streaming software
- Previous experience with remote production environments preferred
Preferred Experience:
- Experience interviewing high-profile guests and industry leaders
- Background in journalism, broadcasting, or digital media production
- Comfortable with audience Q&A and real-time interaction during live programming
Technologies: Fluent in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Frame I.O, and various streaming platforms
Additional Qualifications- Independent, entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable taking on a high level of responsibility
- Comfort with ambiguity and a proven ability to transform unorganized/complex information into rigorously structured, insight-oriented content
- High-energy, positive attitude; must be motivated to work hard in a fast-paced, dynamic media environment
- Excellent analytical skills; outgoing and sociable personality; willing to wear multiple hats as needed
- Naturally detail-oriented, with an obsessive need to document and communicate findings and insights
- A healthy appreciation of GIFs and Black culture
Rate: $1,500 per episode end to end
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What We Do
Blavity Inc. is a venture-backed corporation that builds product solutions and media for Black consumers and enterprises who want to reach them. Our business division, AfroTech, is a professional network and talent acquisition solution for the world's largest companies. In addition, Blavity Digital Media Group creates content for Black audiences across all platforms.
Today, we are home to the largest network of platforms and lifestyle brands serving the multifaceted lives of Black millennials & Gen-Z through original content, video, and unique experiences. The company has grown into a market leader for Black media, reaching over 250 million millennials per month through our growing brand portfolio: Blavity News, 21Ninety, AFROTECH™, Travel Noire, and Shadow & Act.
Assembled of passionate, high-energy, and focused rock stars, our Blavity, Inc. Team executes with our values at the forefront of mind: Love of Community, Transparency and Communication, Collective Responsibility, and Fail Fast.
Blavity, Inc. is continuously looking for new team members to help us continue to scale, cultivate our community, and advance our strategic direction.
