WROC/RochesterFirst is EXCITED to announced we are hiring a Hybrid Producer/Content Creator to join our award-winning team. News is rapidly changing, and we are looking for a candidate who excels in a fast-paced, energetic environment.
In this role, you'll get to leave your mark on our news product, both on-air and online, in a variety of ways and help tell stories that matter in the Rochester market. Your work will be showcased throughout the day on all of our platforms.
In this position, your voice will have an impact. Whether it's helping decide what stories we cover daily, writing teases and other content, or pitching and reporting on all of the important stories across our region - you will be on the cutting edge of news as it continues to evolve into the digital era.
With the credibility and strength of our 75-year trusted brand, WROC/RochesterFirst is Rochester, NY’s universal local source for news, weather, and information. Rochester, NY, ranked as the nation’s second most affordable housing market, offers an exceptional quality of life—with outstanding dining, lively entertainment, scenic parks, and golf courses, and a friendly, welcoming community. You will NEVER be bored, whether at work or exploring the region.
If you're interested in growing your career in new and exciting ways, we'd love to have you join our team!
Job Description:
Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
Edits video for shows and digital products
Shoot, write, and edit news stories for broadcast and digital platforms
Other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
Superior on-air presence
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Flexibility to work any shift
Compensation: $17.79 - $19.23 an hour commensurate with applicant’s experience and skill level.
WROC/RochesterFirst, Nexstar Media Inc. offers excellent benefits including paid vacations, holidays, sick leave, and personal days, health insurance plans, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K Retirement Plan, paid parental leave, dental, vision, Teladoc, behavioral health services, prescription drug coverage, life insurance plans, paid short term disability, and many more benefit options. Compensation package will be based on experience.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or equivalent experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to ad lib
- Minimum two years' experience in news reporting
- Superior on-air presence
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions. In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers. From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
