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.