Celebrity News Host (YouTube)


  2026-06-11
  Remote, Nigeria
  5–15
  Marketing & Communications

HotNaija is a media company - we produce content that keep viewers watching and reach millions of people every month.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Celebrity News Host (YouTube)

Location: Nigeria (Remote)

Description

  • Rather than reading from a fully scripted piece, the host will work primarily from research notes and key talking points.
  • We are seeking a talented Celebrity News Host to become the voice of a growing YouTube channel focused on celebrity news, entertainment, and pop culture.
  • This role is ideal for someone who naturally follows the entertainment industry and can deliver engaging commentary with confidence and personality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the production team to maintain a consistent publishing schedule.
  • Stay informed about current celebrity events, social media trends, and pop culture developments.
  • Record high-quality voiceovers for 5–15 minute YouTube videos.
  • Transform bullet points and research materials into compelling narratives.
  • Present celebrity news and entertainment stories in an engaging, conversational format.

Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate should possess:

  • Excellent pacing, tone, and audience engagement.
  • The ability to speak naturally without relying on a word-for-word script.
  • A genuine interest in celebrity news and entertainment media.
  • Reliability and the ability to deliver recordings within agreed deadlines.
  • A professional recording setup with clear audio quality.
  • Strong verbal communication and storytelling skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience creating commentary or opinion-based content.
  • Experience in podcasting, YouTube, radio, digital media, or content creation.
  • Familiarity with internet culture and social media platforms.

What We Offer

  • The opportunity to become the recognizable voice of a growing digital media brand.
  • Competitive compensation based on experience and output.
  • Long-term collaboration opportunities.
  • Flexible remote work.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a brief introduction outlining their background and relevant experience, a voice sample (3–5 minutes) covering a recent celebrity or entertainment news story and any links to previous content, podcasts, YouTube channels, or social media work (if available) to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to communicate naturally, engage an audience, and deliver compelling commentary rather than simply read prepared text.

Application Deadline: 25th June, 2026.


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