We’re looking for a charismatic, tech-savvy communicator to be an additional on-air face of Tech Tuesday, a joint programming of the University of Florida UF Innovate, SCAD Media and ABC/TV20.
The ideal candidate is passionate about all things innovation, research & tech—whether it’s emerging AI tools, biomedical research, the next storm resistant crops, data analytics, or cybersecurity—and knows how to explain complex topics in a way that excites and informs a general audience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research, script, and present engaging Tech Tuesday segments weekly (2–3 minutes).
- Collaborate with producers, editors, and digital staff to create compelling visuals and content.
- Conduct interviews with regional tech entrepreneurs, business owners, or experts as needed.
- Represent the station at occasional local tech events, expos, or networking mixers.
- Ensure all reporting meets editorial standards for accuracy and fairness.
- Be available for 1-2h for each segment, flexibility and variable schedule required (we can work around classes/school hours)
Ideal Candidate Has:
- A strong interest in research, innovation, technology, gadgets, and digital trends
- On-camera experience (news, hosting, YouTube, podcasts, etc. all count!).
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
- A self-starter mindset with a passion for educating and entertaining.
- Comfort working under tight deadlines and in a collaborative environment.
- Available ad-hoc for certain interviewees availability
- Has Transportation available
- Familiarity with video production and digital editing is a plus.
Sample Production:
https://www.wcjb.com/2025/10/07/university-florida-lab-diagnoses-removes-viruses-through-genome-editing/
The ideal candidate is looking for an internship / part-time media production internship and has a minimum of 1-2 years left in their study. While we are primarily looking for an additional host we are happy to entertain a part-time internship in media production / social media production.
Please apply to designnow@scad-media.com with a resume and short demo recording.