Job Description
ABOUT DIGITAL TRENDS MEDIA GROUP Digital Trends Media Group (DTMG) is a digital media company headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Through a portfolio of consumer brands, including Digital Trends, DT en Español, The Manual, 21 Oak, and others, we help millions of readers each month discover the technology, lifestyle, and home content that matters to them. ROLE SUMMARY We're looking for charismatic, polished, and confident video hosts to join the Digital Trends team. This role is ideal for someone with strong on-camera presence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to bring energy and personality to a wide variety of video formats. You will present information clearly, naturally, and authentically while collaborating closely with our Portland-based production team, and you will help guide viewers through stories, products, interviews, and experiences in a way that feels engaging, approachable, and entertaining. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES In this role, you will: · Host and present video content across YouTube, social media, and branded productions, shot primarily out of the Portland studio. · Deliver scripted and semi-scripted content with confidence and personality. · Collaborate in person and remotely with producers, writers, and editors to create polished final videos. · Conduct interviews, participate in panel discussions, and appear in collaborative content. · Represent the Digital Trends brand professionally on camera, at the Portland studio, and at brand activations or events when needed. · Help bring creativity, energy, and audience connection to every production. The responsibilities described above are representative of the engagement and are not intended to be a complete or exhaustive list. As an independent contractor, you determine the means and methods by which you deliver these services within the scope and timelines set forth in each engagement. QUALIFICATIONS Required Qualifications · Based in the Portland, Oregon metro area, or able to reliably commute to the Portland studio for in-person production days at the contractor's own expense. · Strong on-camera presence with excellent communication and presentation skills. · Experience hosting, presenting, acting, reporting, or creating on-camera video content. · Comfortable speaking naturally on camera in both scripted and conversational formats. · Ability to adapt tone and delivery across different styles of content. · Professionalism, reliability, and the ability to collaborate with a production team in a studio setting. Preferred Qualifications · Familiarity with YouTube and digital video production. · Interest and expertise in technology, consumer products, entertainment, or lifestyle media. · Availability and willingness to travel for brand activations or off-site event coverage. COMPENSATION Competitive per-project or per-video compensation, set at engagement based on project scope, format, and host experience. DTMG offers flexible freelance and contract opportunities with potential for recurring work, and exposure to a large and engaged audience across Digital Trends platforms. This is an independent contractor / freelance engagement, not an employment relationship. Selected hosts will sign a contractor services agreement and a standard talent appearance release granting Digital Trends Media Group the right to use the recorded content, host's name, voice, and likeness in connection with the produced video and DTMG marketing of that video. As an independent contractor, you are responsible for your own federal, state, and local taxes (DTMG will issue Form 1099-NEC where applicable), for your own insurance, for commute to the Portland studio, and for any equipment you use outside of DTMG-provided production support. Hosts may continue to take on other work and represent other brands, subject to the customary conflict-of-interest and confidentiality terms set out in the engagement agreement. HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates should email videoproduction@digitaltrends.com with the subject line "Video Host, [Your Name]" and include the following: · A brief introduction about yourself and your hosting or presentation experience, including your current city. · Links to relevant on-camera work, hosting reels, YouTube videos, or social content. · A short note describing the types of content you enjoy presenting most. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates can expect a response within 10 business days. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT Digital Trends Media Group evaluates all candidates on the basis of qualifications, demonstrated skill, and fit for the engagement. We celebrate diversity and are