Professional YouTube Talking Head/Host

Posted last week

Worldwide

Summary

We're looking for a charismatic, confident, and engaging on-camera host to become the face of a fast-growing YouTube channel covering U.S. politics, breaking news, current events, and political analysis. Our style is inspired by channels like William Reports, New York Reports, and Julian News Reports. We're looking for someone who can deliver news in a professional, energetic, and trustworthy way while keeping viewers engaged from start to finish. 📌 IMPORTANT: Start your proposal with "REPORTS" so we know you read the entire job post. What You'll Do Record yourself presenting provided scripts (typically 10–20 minutes) Deliver news naturally with confidence and personality Maintain strong pacing, energy, and audience retention Speak clearly with excellent pronunciation Follow branding and presentation guidelines Be reliable with deadlines and open to feedback We're Looking For Someone Who: Has excellent on-camera presence Speaks fluent English with clear audio Can sound informative without sounding robotic Can explain political topics in an engaging and unbiased presentation style Has a clean, professional recording setup (camera, microphone, and lighting) Is comfortable covering breaking news and trending political stories Can commit to long-term work (multiple videos each week) Preferred Qualifications Experience hosting YouTube videos or news-style content Background in journalism, broadcasting, commentary, or content creation Understanding of U.S. politics and current events Ability to improve scripts slightly while maintaining factual accuracy To Apply, Please Include: A short introduction about yourself Links to videos where you're speaking on camera Your recording setup (camera, microphone, lighting) Your rate per finished 10–20 minute video Your availability each week We're looking for someone who wants to grow with the channel long-term. If you're confident on camera and can keep viewers watching, we'd love to hear from you!

  • $40.00

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  • Remote Job
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Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Video Production
Voice Acting
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:Less than 5
  • Last viewed by client:last week
  • Interviewing:
    1
  • Invites sent:
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  • Unanswered invites:
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About the client
Member since May 8, 2026
  • USA
    Hollywood8:07 PM
  • $726 total spent
    12 hires, 7 active

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